<prompt> Human: As a college senior, can I use money from a 529 plan to pay off student loans, while still in college? Thinking this would be considered educational expense. Looking to use some money from a relative that they put in my 529 acct to pay off of the loans I took over the last couple of years. Is this acceptable according 529 rules?  <response>: No. 529 plans can be put directly towards tuition, but student loans do not qualify. 