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Program to Help Foster Youth Pursue Higher Education Returns

For the third consecutive year, the ASPIRE529 program will again offer financial assistance to youth in or aging out of the foster care system seeking higher education according to State Treasurer Colleen Davis. “The high school graduation rate for youth in foster care in Delaware is just over 50 percent, with less than 5 percent […]



Delawareans Gear Up to Celebrate 529 Day

Investing in tomorrow while honoring the past As the nation wraps up its Memorial Day observances, Delawareans eagerly anticipate another significant celebration just two days later. May 29th marks 529 Day, a time aimed at highlighting the critical importance of saving for higher education through 529 education savings plans. These plans, named after Section 529 […]



College Savings on the Rise in Delaware

More accounts and $36,100 in incentives added in first half of 2023 Almost twice as many people as last year have started saving for higher education with DE529 Education Savings Accounts according to State Treasurer Colleen Davis. More than 1,400 new DE529 accounts opened through June of 2023, a number 41% higher than during the […]



Almost $40,000 in “Free Money” Paid to DE529 Accounts

Also, unused education savings can soon rollover for retirement “First State, First Steps,” a pilot incentive program for Delawareans offering a $100 contribution to a new DE529 Education Savings Plan account added $37,700 to accounts over the last six months of 2022. “I am thrilled that our First State, First Steps program gave 377 young […]



Give the Gift of Education This Year

The holiday season can be stressful as shoppers search for the perfect present. Opening a DE529 Education Savings Plan account or contributing to an already existing account lets you not only cross a gift off of your list but provide for the future as well.






 Pages Tagged With: "education savings"

Program to Help Foster Youth Pursue Higher Education Returns

For the third consecutive year, the ASPIRE529 program will again offer financial assistance to youth in or aging out of the foster care system seeking higher education according to State Treasurer Colleen Davis. “The high school graduation rate for youth in foster care in Delaware is just over 50 percent, with less than 5 percent […]



Delawareans Gear Up to Celebrate 529 Day

Investing in tomorrow while honoring the past As the nation wraps up its Memorial Day observances, Delawareans eagerly anticipate another significant celebration just two days later. May 29th marks 529 Day, a time aimed at highlighting the critical importance of saving for higher education through 529 education savings plans. These plans, named after Section 529 […]



College Savings on the Rise in Delaware

More accounts and $36,100 in incentives added in first half of 2023 Almost twice as many people as last year have started saving for higher education with DE529 Education Savings Accounts according to State Treasurer Colleen Davis. More than 1,400 new DE529 accounts opened through June of 2023, a number 41% higher than during the […]



Almost $40,000 in “Free Money” Paid to DE529 Accounts

Also, unused education savings can soon rollover for retirement “First State, First Steps,” a pilot incentive program for Delawareans offering a $100 contribution to a new DE529 Education Savings Plan account added $37,700 to accounts over the last six months of 2022. “I am thrilled that our First State, First Steps program gave 377 young […]



Give the Gift of Education This Year

The holiday season can be stressful as shoppers search for the perfect present. Opening a DE529 Education Savings Plan account or contributing to an already existing account lets you not only cross a gift off of your list but provide for the future as well.