Private school, catholic
St. Charles Borromeo Elementary
North Hollywood, CA · Grades K to 8 · 265 students
Can a 529 pay for St. Charles Borromeo Elementary?
Yes. Federal law lets a 529 plan pay tuition at a private, public or religious elementary or secondary school, up to $20,000 a year per student. St. Charles Borromeo Elementary is a private school serving grades k to 8, so its tuition is the kind of cost this covers.
What a 529 can pay
- Tuition, up to $20,000 a year per student
- Curriculum, books and instructional materials
- Tutoring and classes outside the home
- Fees for SAT, ACT, AP and other exams
- Online educational materials
- Educational therapies for a student with a disability
What it can’t
- Registration, application and building fees
- Activity, field trip and technology fees
- Uniforms, sports and extracurriculars
- School meals and transportation
- Aftercare and summer camps
Ask St. Charles Borromeo Elementary which of its charges are billed as tuition. Fees added to a tuition bill are not always covered.
What California does with it
The tax rule is your state of residence’s, so this applies if you live in California.
California does not follow the federal K-12 rule
California does not treat K-12 withdrawals from a 529 as qualified. The earnings part is generally taxed as California income, and a California deduction you took for contributing may be taken back. California also adds a 2.5% tax on the earnings of a non-qualified withdrawal. Federally the withdrawal can still be tax-free, so the question is whether the benefit is worth the state tax.
General information, not tax advice. Source: California Franchise Tax Board, 2025 Schedule CA (540) instructions. How it works
Plan and track St. Charles Borromeo Elementary costs
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School details: North Hollywood, CA · Private (Catholic) · Grades K to 8. Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (2021-22). General information, not tax advice.