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Learn About the Plan

Find out about the plan benefits, how it works, the tax advantages, and how the funds can be used.

Research Investments

Choose investment portfolios that fit your life-stage and goals, including age-based options.

Open an Account

Open your ScholarShare account today and start out on the path to saving for college.

Parents

Get real answers to your concerns about saving for college.

Grandparents, Family & Friends

There are a few simple steps you can take to help plan for your loved one’s future.

Students

There are so many ways ScholarShare can help you reach your college dreams.

Employers & Financial Professionals

Helping your employees and clients save for college helps you too.

Employees

Employers

Financial Professionals

PLAN

• 10 Reasons to Save with ScholarShare
• Plan Details & Information
• Tax Advantages
• Reducing the Cost of College
• Saving vs. Borrowing
• The Future Cost of College
• Ways to Save & Pay for College
• Why ScholarShare is a Plan for Everyone

RESEARCH

• Age-Based Portfolio Options
• Guaranteed Portfolio Option
• Multi-Fund Portfolio Options
• Single Fund Portfolio Options
• Daily Price
• Fees & Expenses
• Historical Performance

MANAGE

• Making Contributions & Withdrawals
• Managing Account Information
• Managing Investments

GIFT

• Gift Contributions
• Purchase a Gift Card
• Legacy & Estate Planning

THE BUZZ

• News & Press Releases
• Events & Webinars
• Contests & Promotions

WORKPLACE 529

• Employer Programs
• Already Enrolled

HELP DESK

• 1-800-544-5248
• Request Information
• Disclosure Booklet
• Forms & Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Glossary of Terms
• Planning Tools
• Privacy Policy

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Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the ScholarShare College Savings Plan. Please call toll-free 1-800-544-5248 or click here for a Disclosure Booklet containing this and other information. Read it carefully. Investments in the plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss.

Before investing in a 529 plan, you should consider whether the state you or your designated beneficiary reside in or have taxable income in has a 529 plan that offers favorable state income tax or other benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds or protection from creditors that are only available if you invest in that state’s 529 plan.

Consult your legal or tax professional for tax advice, including the impact of the new federal tax changes. If the funds are not used for qualified education expenses, a 10% penalty tax on earnings (as well as federal and state income taxes) may apply. Non-qualified withdrawals may also be subject to an additional 2.5% California tax on earnings.

The ScholarShare College Savings Plan is offered by the State of California. TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI), program manager. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC, distributor and underwriter for ScholarShare College Savings Plan.

The Plan Web site is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any security that may be referenced on the site. Such offer or solicitation can be made only through the Disclosure Booklet.

The Plan Web site contains links to other Web sites. Neither the Plan nor TFI and its affiliates are responsible for the content of those other Web sites. The accuracy of information on those sites cannot be confirmed.

All social media platforms are managed by the State of California.