Colorado (CO) 529 College Savings Plans

Colorado offers three direct-sold 529 college savings plans and one advisor-sold 529 program. The largest direct-sold Colorado 529 plan is the Direct Portfolio College Savings Plan, managed by Upromise Investments, which utilizes Vanguard mutual funds. The Stable Value Plus College Savings Program offers a stable-value investment through MetLife Insurance Company, and the Smart Choice College Savings Plan offers two FDIC-insured options through FirstBank. The Scholars Choice College Savings Program is managed by Legg Mason and is sold through financial advisors. Colorado’s prepaid 529 program, the Prepaid Tuition Fund, was closed to new enrollment in 2002 and is being allowed to wind down.

Each Colorado 529 plan has more information available in the links below.