Frequently Asked Questions

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  • General

    1. What is PACT?

      The Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program is a Section 529 college savings program administered by State Treasurer Kay Ivey's office. PACT is based on a simple concept—pay today for tomorrow's tuition. During the enrollment period of October through December, you may purchase a four-year contract or a one-year contract for the payment of a child's college tuition.

      Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 authorizes states to create two types of college savings programs – prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans. Alabama was the third state in the nation to implement a prepaid college tuition program when the Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program began operating in March 1990.

    2. More FAQ information is coming soon!

      We will be incorporating common questions and answers about Alabama PACT into our FAQ section very soon.
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