My daughter is doing a study abroad semester. She is using IFSA, a third-party private provider, to arrange the semester. IFSA is not listed as a qualified educational institution on the federal list. However, my daughter will receive a University transcript (from the overseas institution), which will be transferred to her home school to count towards graduation requirements. The overseas University and my daughter's home school are both on the federal list. Does this mean that the cost of the semester (tuition and board) can be paid from the 529? If so can we pay IFSA directly or do we need to issue the 529 withdrawal to my daughter who then pays IFSA?
Note: Her 529 is a California plan ScholarShare 529 (it is eligible for tuition a board). I contacted the plan but they didn't if this withdrawal is an eligible withdrawal.
