Most likely this is a governmental 457 B because typically the non-governmental ones would only be available if you are a very high-earner. The next piece, which kind of gets into the meat of the question here, is the contribution limit. If he starts with the 457B, he could put $20,500 in, turn around, start his attending position, and put that 20,500 back in there again.

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