Baton Rouge Parents Magazine—January 2025

All About ESAs BY AMANDA CIANI PHOTO BY STOCKKING ON FREEPIK.COM

P arents have 18 whole years to get it together when it comes to creating and saving for college funds. But what about when expenses arise for education needs before “Pomp and Circumstance” plays during senior graduation? As young children become scholars, those primary school tuition, tutoring, textbook and even therapy

expenses may come as a surprise. A little research and effort can go a long way, and an Education Savings Account (ESA) may be the way to go. WHAT IS AN ESA? These state-funded, state-sponsored programs have been created to allow

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