Recent market volatility and economic environment uncertainty can be concerning. During these times, keeping a disciplined approach to managing investment assets is critical. ScholarShare 529 is designed to help you stay on track to reach your long-term education savings goals.

ScholarShare 529
The California way
to save for college

A flexible and tax-advantaged savings plan
for your child’s higher education

How our 529 Works

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.

Explore Benefits

Unique tax advantages

529 tax benefits for California savers, with 100% tax-free growth on qualified withdrawals.

Flexible

529 savings can be used for a wide range of higher education expenses and programs, in California and around the world.¹

Range of
investment options

Investment portfolios to fit your life situation, risk tolerance and savings goals.

Low fees and expenses

Less than half the average expenses of the other 529 plans, which means more money for college.²

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 accounts as of 12/31/24.³

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 works

Step 2

Pick a portfolio

Choose investment options that fit your needs and goals.

Investment options

Step 3

Start saving

Open your ScholarShare 529 account today and begin contributing to your child’s future.

Open an Account

More to explore

*Visit calkids.org for full eligibility requirements and qualifying amounts. Restrictions apply.
Visit calkids.org
*Visit calkids.org for full eligibility requirements and qualifying amounts. Restrictions apply.
Visit calkids.org

Schedule an appointment?

Schedule a free consultation in English or Spanish with a ScholarShare 529 college savings specialist.

Book a Consultation

ScholarShare 529The California way to save for college