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Enrollment has been extended to March 15 for the Virginia Prepaid Education Program, which locks in the cost of college for newborns through ninth-graders.The program's contracts cover tuition and mandatory fees at Virginia's public colleges and universities and can also be used at technical schools and public and private institutions nationwide.Money invested in the prepaid education plan grows and remains tax-free if used for qualified higher-education expenses. Prices are based on the child's age and the number and type of years purchased. Enrollment is available at Virginia529.com. Applications must be dropped off at the Virginia College Savings Plan offices at 9001 Arboretum Parkway, Richmond, VA 23236 or postmarked by March 15.