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Money Still Available for Foster Youth to Pursue Higher Education

Ten days remain before application deadline The application period for the new ASPIRE529 program, which provides $529 for foster youth aging out of the system to use for expenses related to continuing their education, closes July 31, 2022. “Many young adults face a lot of financial obstacles as they head out into the ‘real world’ […]




Treasurer Davis to Help Fund New Education Accounts

Qualified accounts to receive $100 contribution Continuing her commitment to make saving for higher education easier, Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announces the “First State, First Steps” program. “I have said time and time again that it’s never too early to save for college and ‘First State, First Steps’ will help people get started,” Davis […]




Two State Sponsored Savings Programs to Bring New Tax Deductions

With the signing of House Bill 145, Delawareans who make contributions to DE529 Education Savings Plan accounts, or DEPENDABLE accounts, will be eligible for a deduction from their federal adjusted gross income (AGI) when filing their income taxes. “Creating pathways to economic empowerment remains one of my top priorities for our office,” said State Treasurer […]




May 29th is 529 Day

A day to recognize the importance of saving for education As thousands of Delaware families prepare to celebrate high school graduations, many pair that joy with fear about how to pay for college. State Treasurer Colleen Davis reminds Delawareans that a DE529 account can alleviate that fear and that 529 Day is a perfect time […]




Give the Gift of Education this Holiday Season

The holiday season can be stressful as gift givers search for the perfect present. Add to that this year’s supply chain issues and possible toy shortages, and shopping for the holidays could be extra hectic. The DE529 Education Savings Plan will never be out of stock or difficult to find. “The best holiday gifts are […]







 Pages Tagged With: "college savings"

Money Still Available for Foster Youth to Pursue Higher Education

Ten days remain before application deadline The application period for the new ASPIRE529 program, which provides $529 for foster youth aging out of the system to use for expenses related to continuing their education, closes July 31, 2022. “Many young adults face a lot of financial obstacles as they head out into the ‘real world’ […]




Treasurer Davis to Help Fund New Education Accounts

Qualified accounts to receive $100 contribution Continuing her commitment to make saving for higher education easier, Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announces the “First State, First Steps” program. “I have said time and time again that it’s never too early to save for college and ‘First State, First Steps’ will help people get started,” Davis […]




Two State Sponsored Savings Programs to Bring New Tax Deductions

With the signing of House Bill 145, Delawareans who make contributions to DE529 Education Savings Plan accounts, or DEPENDABLE accounts, will be eligible for a deduction from their federal adjusted gross income (AGI) when filing their income taxes. “Creating pathways to economic empowerment remains one of my top priorities for our office,” said State Treasurer […]




May 29th is 529 Day

A day to recognize the importance of saving for education As thousands of Delaware families prepare to celebrate high school graduations, many pair that joy with fear about how to pay for college. State Treasurer Colleen Davis reminds Delawareans that a DE529 account can alleviate that fear and that 529 Day is a perfect time […]




Give the Gift of Education this Holiday Season

The holiday season can be stressful as gift givers search for the perfect present. Add to that this year’s supply chain issues and possible toy shortages, and shopping for the holidays could be extra hectic. The DE529 Education Savings Plan will never be out of stock or difficult to find. “The best holiday gifts are […]