Putting A Bow on Education
By Roby Smith, Iowa State Treasurer December 12, 2023 We’ve all been there … staying up late to ensure each child has the same number of gifts and making sure […]
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The gift of education: a 529 present for a brighter future
By Devon Copeland, Senior Communications Associate, Virginia529 December 5, 2023 The holiday season is here, and amid the frenzy of gift shopping, one item is growing in popularity on families’ […]
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Make 529 Gift On Giving Tuesday
By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority November 28, 20023 You kept to your plan to save on your holiday shopping this year. You took advantage of the Black […]
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Gratitude for 529 Plans
A Thanksgiving Reflection from a Mom of a Recent Grad This time of year, our homes are typically filled with heartfelt reflections on a wide range of blessings for which […]
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Maximizing Your Education Benefits: A Military Family’s Guide to 529 Plans
By Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis November 14, 2023 When we think of saving for college and 529 accounts, we typically think about new parents starting the saving process early, […]
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Grandparents Can Save With 529 Plans
By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority November 7, 2023 Grandparents place a high value on higher education and want to give their grandchildren the best possible start […]
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Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with an 11th-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
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Transfer Credits Can Stretch Your 529 Savings Further
National Transfer Student Week, held Oct. 16-21, 2023, focuses on the education journey for students who start at a community college, trade or vocational schools and then transfer to a […]
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529s Are An Essential Part Of Parenting
By Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network and the Assistant State Treasurer for the Nebraska 529 College Savings Program October 10, 2023 2023 has seen a resurgence […]
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FAFSA Start Delayed as Financial Aid Formula Changes
By Mary Nickeson, Senior Vice President, Invite Education The U.S. Department of Education has made some big changes to how eligibility for college financial aid is calculated. The changes come from […]
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How to Save for College
By Marissa Rowe, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority September 26, 2023 My husband works in the bicycle industry. As a bit of an expert, he regularly is asked, “What’s […]
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Saving For Higher Education Is Always Better Than Borrowing
By Mary Nickeson, Senior Vice President, Invite Education Reprinted from September 2022 Most families use a combination of sources to pay for higher education, including savings, current income, and financial […]