ScholarShare 529
The California way to save for college
A flexible and tax-advantaged savings plan for your child’s higher education
A personal message from Fiona Ma, Treasurer of the State of California
Celebrate National 529 Day with a $50 bonus!
Open a ScholarShare 529 account between May 20 and May 31, 2025, and receive a $50 bonus! Here's how:
- Use the promo code 529Day25 when you're enrolling online.
- Make an initial deposit of at least $50.
- Set up recurring contributions of $50 or more for at least six consecutive months.
Why ScholarShare 529?
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your college savings needs—whatever they are and whenever they happen.
Unique tax advantages
529 tax benefits for California savers, with 100% tax-free growth on qualified withdrawals.
Range of
investment options
Investment portfolios to fit your life situation, risk tolerance and savings goals.
A history of helping families meet their college savings goals
Established history
Helping California families save for college for more than 25 years.
Trusted by thousands
Managing more than $16.5 billion in assets for over 454,399 accounts3
529 Savings Leader
More than 50,000 student accounts are added every year.
It takes only 15 minutes to start saving for college
Step 1
Learn and explore
Find out how the plan works, including its benefits and tax advantages, and how funds can be used.
How our 529 plan worksStep 3
Start saving
Open your ScholarShare 529 account today and begin contributing to your child’s future.
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