Can a 529 plan be used to pay for University of Tampa room and board?
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This answer preserves school guidance recorded on 2026-09-01. Follow the linked university sources for current requirements, costs and dates.
Yes, a 529 plan can generally pay qualified room-and-board expenses when federal rules are satisfied.
The IRS permits qualified room-and-board distributions for eligible students enrolled at least half time, subject to the applicable cost-of-attendance or institution-owned-housing limit. UTampa's Bursar publishes 529 payment guidance, so families should coordinate the distribution with the exact billed room and meal charges.
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