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
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
Unsurpassed 529 tax benefits for California savers, with 100% tax-free growth on qualified withdrawals.
Range of
investment options
Smart 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 20 years.
Trusted by thousands
Managing more than $10.9 billion in assets for over 385,000 accounts3
529 Savings Leader
More than 30,000 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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Schedule an appointment
Schedule a free consultation in English or Spanish with a ScholarShare 529 college savings specialist.
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