ScholarShare 529
The California way to save for college
A flexible and tax-advantaged savings plan
for your child’s higher educationA personal message from Fiona Ma, Treasurer of the State of California
Limited–time offer
Open a new account between December 4–13, 2024 and get a $50 Target GiftCard.
Terms and Conditions
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.
Flexible
Range of
investment options
Investment portfolios to fit your life situation, risk tolerance and savings goals.
Low fees and expenses
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 $15.6 billion in assets for over 439,000 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.