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Give the Gift of Education

It’s easy for friends and family to help contribute to a child’s future education. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or other special occasion, there is a never a wrong time to contribute.

Step 1: Give a gift to your loved one

Online

Invite friends and family to contribute to your Bright Start 529 account. We’ve made it simple with GiftED. Log in to your account and you’ll find everything you need to help encourage friends and family to give the gift of education.

By Mail

Invite friends and family to contribute to your Bright Start 529 account by mail. To contribute by mail, fill out the deposit coupon, print it out, and mail it with your check to the address below:

Bright Start Direct 529
P.O. Box 85298
Lincoln, NE 68501

Step 2: Let them know

Once your gift is made, order or print a free card or certificate to let your recipient know you’ve made a contribution to his or her future education.

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. Balances in your Bright Start account are not guaranteed or insured by Bright Start, the State of Illinois, the Illinois State Treasurer, any other state or federal agency, Union Bank & Trust Company or any of its affiliates, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (except as provided in the Program Disclosure Statement solely with respect to the FDIC-insured bank deposit Underlying Investment), 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 BrightStart.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

*Except the Bank Savings Underlying Investment