ScholarShare 529 celebrates 25 years of helping families save for college.
Unlocking doors to education since 1999.
The California way to save for college
Tax advantages that can help families plan for the cost of education.
Designed for California Families
Administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board and chaired by the California State Treasurer.
$15.2 billion
in assets as of 3/31/24
430,000+
accounts as of 3/31/24
$6.7 billion
qualified distributions as of 3/31/24
$31,591
average account balance as of 3/31/24
About ScholarShare 529
Administered and overseen by a seven-member ScholarShare Investment Board, chaired by the State Treasurer, the plan provides families with a diverse set of low-cost investment options, tax-deferred growth and withdrawals free from state and federal taxes when used for qualified education expenses.
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A college degree is the surest way to increase wage potential for your kids AND give them the knowledge and skills to make a difference in our community.
CPA, California State Treasurer
ScholarShare 529, managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of TIAA.
TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. manages our wide array of 529 investment options.
- Pioneer in the 529 plan space and proven leader
- Manages a wide array of 529 investment options
- Serves families and their more than 1.6 million accounts, helping them save more than $45 billion for college as of 3/31/24
- TIAA is a Fortune 500 financial services organization founded in 1918
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