Message from the Executive Director There are nearly 6 million K-12 students in California. There are over 2.6 million undergrad and grad students. With close to 9 million students in total, no…
ScholarShare 529January 5, 2023
You may have heard that 529s can hurt your financial aid. But whether that’s true or not depends on a couple of things. Learn how parent-owned 529 plans help you…
ScholarShare 529November 14, 2022
How will your kid pay for college when the time comes? Unsurpassed tax benefits for families using a 529 plan can make a real difference. Learn more about the benefits…
ScholarShare 529November 1, 2022
A 529 plan is a flexible way to save for college. Your college savings can be used for all kinds of qualified expenses like tuition, books, supplies, and equipment. Computers…
ScholarShare 529October 31, 2022
Investment fees are easy to ignore because the jargon is confusing or they’re hidden in the fine print. So, it’s important to know how and how much. Learn more about…
ScholarShare 529October 27, 2022
Choosing an investment strategy to save for college can be as easy as you want it to be. California's official college savings plan is called ScholarShare 529, and it gives…
ScholarShare 529October 27, 2022
The four most common types of aid offered from the federal government are: Pell Grant—A needs-based grant of up to $6,495 reserved for students of families with lower incomes that…
ScholarShare 529October 20, 2022
Opening separate 529 accounts for your grandchildren is a good idea for several reasons. You can tailor the selection of the 529 plan and investment options within that plan for…
ScholarShare 529October 19, 2022
What is a 529? A Section 529 plan is an education savings plan sponsored by a state and operated by a state, educational or financial institution, designed to help families…
ScholarShare 529October 19, 2022
This legislation conforms state law to the provisions of the federal Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 that allow for the use of 529 college…
ScholarShare 529October 3, 2022
If you think it's too late to save for your high schooler's college, think again. In this segment of "Getting In: A College Coach Conversation" with our contributor Bright Horizon…
ScholarShare 529September 23, 2022
