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Thank you for your interest in the Bright Start Direct-Sold College Savings Program. The State of Illinois provides up to a $10,000 ($20,000 for married couples filing jointly) income tax deduction for contributions to Bright Start each year, so this may be of interest to your group. It’s a great way for parents, grandparents, and others to save for future college expenses.</> If you would like to schedule an informational presentation, please call 877.432.7444 or fill out the form below. We work with your schedule to find a convenient time to offer 15-, 30-, and 45-minute presentations.

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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. 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