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Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA)
Up to $2,000 can be contributed per year for a child under 18 in an ESA. Contributions are not tax deductible, however earnings and distributions are tax-free when used for tuition and educations expenses.
Choose Your Account Type
We offer both Accumulation Savings IRAs and Share Certificate IRAs.
An Accumulation Savings IRA is a variable rate account that allows for frequent, regular deposits. It is excellent for payroll deductions. Rates can fluctuate on a monthly basis and the minimum deposit is $10.00.
An IRA Share Certificate is a fixed rate account that is designed for a one-time deposit. The minimum deposit for an IRA Share Certificate is $250. Rates for this account are “locked in” for the length of the maturity period and the dividends are compounded on a quarterly basis. Learn more about Share Certificates.
Already have an ESA?
You can rollover or transfer an existing ESA or lump sum to a new ESA at your credit union without withdrawing funds from the ESA.
ESA Dividend Rates
Effective January 11, 2023Min Balance | Dividend Rate | APY* | |
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Accumulation IRA (variable rate) | $10 | 0.15% | 0.150% |
12-Month Certificate | $250 | 1.00% | 1.01% |
18-Month Certificate | $250 | 1.45% | 1.451% |
24-Month Certificate | $250 | 2.00% | 2.02% |
48-Month Certificate | $250 | 2.45% | 2.456% |
*APY=Annual Percentage Yield. A penalty of 180 days dividend is imposed for early withdrawal for all IRA Share Certificate terms except for 12 month certificates, which have a 90 day dividend penalty. A $10.00 penalty is imposed on all IRA accounts withdrawn for transfer to another financial institution. |