<prompt> Human: So, say Im a parent with a newborn. I want my newborn to succeed in life, so I start socking away money into a 529 plan, which does well and flourishes into a large sum of money. But, then my child finishes high school and decides hesheit wants to go into a field that doesnt require a college degree. What happens to the 529 plan? This is purely a hypothetical question, just out of curiosity.  <response>: But, then my child finishes high school and decides hesheit wants to go into a field that doesnt require a college degree. You can use it for technical certification programs, and other trade schools. 