529 College Savings Plans for Your Future Student

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Who can open an account?

Accounts can be opened by almost anyone, including individuals, UGMA/UTMA custodians, certain legal entities, or a trust. There are no income or residency requirements.

How do I open an account?

Enroll online or call 877.432.7444 for an enrollment packet. You may also download an enrollment form that can be sent via regular mail once completed.

Who can be a beneficiary?

Anyone can be named as a beneficiary. However, each account is limited to a single beneficiary.

Who can make contributions?

Anyone is able to contribute to a Bright Start 529 account.

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The Bright Start Direct-Sold College Savings Program is sponsored by the State of Illinois and administered by the Illinois State Treasurer, as Trustee. Union Bank & Trust Company serves as Program Manager. Investments in the Bright Start Direct-Sold College Savings Program are not guaranteed or insured by the State of Illinois, the Illinois State Treasurer, Union Bank & Trust Company, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or any other entity.

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other important information is contained in the Bright Start Direct-Sold College Savings Program Disclosure Statement which can be obtained at BrightStartSavings.com and should be read carefully before investing. You can lose money by investing in a portfolio. Each of the portfolios involves investment risks, which are described in the Program Disclosure Statement.

Before you invest, consider whether your or the beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in that state’s 529 plan.

Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value

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