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Plan	Program match on contributions:
TNStars College Savings 529 Program Tennessee	Account owners who are Tennessee residents receive $50 deposited into a new account and $100 with a rollover of an entire account balance from an existing college savings plan, including other 529 plans and the BEST Prepaid Plan.
GIFT College Investing Plan Arkansas	Beginning in 2008, the program provides matching grants of up to $500 annually to eligible Arkansas families, based on household income level. For adjusted household income of $30,000 or less, the matching rate is $2 for each $1 contributed. For income of $30,001 to $60,000, the matching rate is $1 for each $1 contributed. Applications for matching grants are accepted each year between January 1 and April 30.
MOST - Missouri's 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold) Missouri	Beginning in 2012, a matching grant is available for eligible applicants who are Missouri residents and who have opened a plan account for a beneficiary 13 years old or younger who is also a Missouri resident. The matching rate is dollar for dollar up to a maximum of $500 per beneficiary with a lifetime maximum of $2,500 per beneficiary. The applicant must be an account owner who is a parent or legal guardian of the beneficiary and the account owner's household Missouri adjusted gross may not exceed $74,999. Applications for matching grants must be submitted each year between June 1 and June 30. A total of $500,000 in matching grants is available over four years, and each year's $125,000 allocation is awarded on a first come first serve basis, with any unused amounts added to the following year.
The Hartford SMART529 West Virginia	Beginning June 15, 2011, the program provides matching grants to eligible West Virginia families in an amount up to $500 per Designated Beneficiary per year, up to a lifetime maximum of $2,500 per Designated Beneficiary, with a dollar for dollar match. Account owners who are residents of West Virginia and who open a new account on or after May 2, 2011 are eligible. to apply. The account owner must meet family income guidelines that are subject to the number of related dependents under the age of 18, e.g., AGI less than or equal to $50,000 with one dependent; AGI less than or equal to $80,000 with four dependents. The Designated Beneficiary must be 12 years old or younger at the time the first Matching Grant application is made and a new application must be submitted each year for each Designated Beneficiary.
SMART529 Select West Virginia	Beginning June 15, 2011, the program provides matching grants to eligible West Virginia families in an amount up to $500 per designated beneficiary per year, up to a lifetime maximum of $2,500 per designated beneficiary, with a dollar for dollar match. Account owners who are residents of West Virginia are eligible to apply. The Account Owner must meet family income guidelines that are subject to the number of related dependents under the age of 18, e.g., AGI less than or equal to $50,000 with one dependent; AGI less than or equal to $80,000 with four dependents. The designated beneficiary must be 12 years old or younger at the time the first Matching Grant application is made and a new application must be submitted each year for each designated beneficiary.
SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan West Virginia	Beginning June 15, 2011, the program provides matching grants to eligible West Virginia families in an amount up to $500 per Designated Beneficiary per year, up to a lifetime maximum of $2,500 per Designated Beneficiary, with a dollar for dollar match. Account Owners who are residents of West Virginia are eligible to apply. The Account Owner must meet family income guidelines that are subject to the number of related dependents under the age of 18, e.g., AGI less than or equal to $50,000 with one dependent; AGI less than or equal to $80,000 with four dependents. The Designated Beneficiary must be 12 years old or younger at the time the first Matching Grant application is made and a new application must be submitted each year for each Designated Beneficiary.
Michigan Education Savings Program Michigan	Michigan matching grants based on MESP contributions have been discontinued for the 2009-2010 year. In prior years, a Michigan resident with adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less and a beneficiary under seven years old could apply for a one-time matching grant of $1 for every $3 contributed, up to a maximum $200 grant.
Minnesota College Savings Plan Minnesota	Minnesota no longer offers a matching grant. For years prior to 2011, a 15% or 10% matching grant of up to $400 per year was available to Minnesota residents, subject to income limitations.
NextGen College Investing Plan -- Client Direct Series Maine	New accounts opened for Maine residents after January 1, 2011 are eligible for three one-time grants: a NextGen Initial Matching Grant of $200 if the account is opened with at least $50; a NextStep Matching Grant which provides a one-third match on contributions made in the first two years after opening an account up to a maximum of $400; and a NextGen Automated Funding Grant of $50 by choosing the automated funding option. Separately, the Harold Alfond College Challenge makes a one-time $500 grant available to all Maine babies to start a NextGen account before their first birthday, regardless of family income.
NextGen College Investing Plan -- Client Select Series Maine	New accounts opened for Maine residents after January 1, 2011 are eligible for three one-time grants: a NextGen Initial Matching Grant of $200 if the account is opened with at least $50; a NextStep Matching Grant which provides a one-third match on contributions made in the first two years after opening an account up to a maximum of $400; and a NextGen Automated Funding Grant of $50 by choosing the automated funding option. Separately, the Harold Alfond College Challenge makes a one-time $500 grant available to all Maine babies to start a NextGen account, regardless of family income.
University of Alaska College Savings Plan Alaska	None, however the state offers a tuition-value guarantee for University of Alaska students invested in the ACT Portfolio.
CollegeCounts 529 Fund Alabama	None.
CollegeCounts 529 Fund Advisor Plan Alabama	None.
John Hancock Freedom 529 Alaska	None.
T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan Alaska	None.
Arizona Family College Savings Program -- CollegeSure® 529 Plan Arizona	None.
Fidelity Arizona College Savings Plan Arizona	None.
Ivy Funds InvestEd Plan Arizona	None.
iShares 529 Plan Arkansas	None.
The ScholarShare College Savings Plan California	None.
Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) Connecticut	None.
Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) -- Advisor Plan Connecticut	None.
Delaware College Investment Plan Delaware	None.
DC 529 College Savings Program (Advisor-sold) District of Columbia	None.
DC 529 College Savings Program (Direct-sold) District of Columbia	None.
Florida 529 Savings Plan Florida	None.
Path2College 529 Plan Georgia	None.
Hawaii's College Savings Program Hawaii	None.
Idaho College Savings Program (IDeal) Idaho	None.
Bright Directions College Savings Program Illinois	None.
Bright Start College Savings Program -- Advisor-sold Plan Illinois	None.
Bright Start College Savings Program -- Direct-sold Plan Illinois	None.
CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan Indiana	None.
CollegeChoice Advisor 529 Savings Plan Indiana	None.
CollegeChoice CD 529 Savings Plan Indiana	None.
College Savings Iowa Iowa	None.
IAdvisor 529 Plan Iowa	None.
Schwab 529 College Savings Plan Kansas	None.
Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust Kentucky	None.
College Savings Plans of Maryland -- College Investment Plan Maryland	None.
U.Fund College Investing Plan Massachusetts	None.
MI 529 Advisor Plan Michigan	None.
MACS 529 Advisor Program Mississippi	None.
Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) Program Mississippi	None.
MOST - Missouri's 529 Advisor Plan Missouri	None.
Montana Family Education Savings Program -- Bank Plan Montana	None.
Montana Family Education Savings Program -- Investment Plan Montana	None.
Nebraska Education Savings Trust -- Advisor College Savings Plan Nebraska	None.
Nebraska Education Savings Trust -- Direct College Savings Plan Nebraska	None.
State Farm College Savings Plan Nebraska	None.
TD Ameritrade 529 College Savings Plan Nebraska	None.
Putnam 529 for America Nevada	None.
The Vanguard 529 Savings Plan Nevada	None.
Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan New Hampshire	None.
UNIQUE College Investing Plan New Hampshire	None.
Scholar'sEdge New Mexico	None.
The Education Plan's College Savings Program New Mexico	None.
New York's 529 Advisor-Guided College Savings Plan New York	None.
New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan New York	None.
National College Savings Program North Carolina	None.
BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan Ohio	None.
Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Savings Plan Ohio	None.
Oklahoma Dream 529 Plan Oklahoma	None.
MFS 529 Savings Plan Oregon	None.
Oregon College Savings Plan Oregon	None.
Pennsylvania 529 Investment Plan Pennsylvania	None.
Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Advisor-sold) South Carolina	None.
Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold) South Carolina	None.
CollegeAccess 529 (Advisor-sold) South Dakota	None.
CollegeAccess 529 (Direct-sold) South Dakota	None.
Lonestar 529 Plan Texas	None.
Texas College Savings Plan Texas	None.
Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan Vermont	None.
CollegeAmerica Virginia	None.
CollegeWealth Virginia	None.
Virginia529 inVEST Virginia	None.
Edvest Wisconsin	None.
Tomorrow's Scholar 529 Plan Wisconsin	None.
Oklahoma College Savings Plan Oklahoma	None.,
CollegeBoundfund (Advisor-sold) Rhode Island	The CollegeBoundfund Matching Grant Program will match the applicant's contribution to a CollegeBoundfund account up to the first $500 contributed annually, subject to availability of funds. The applicant must meet the income guidelines established for the contribution year and provide verification of the familiy's adjusted gross income for the most recently completed tax year. For each year the individual is eligible, RIHEAA will match up to $500.00 of contributions made to the account for the beneficiary. Those eligible for the $2 for $1 level may receive a maximum annual matching award of $1,000.00.
CollegeBoundfund (Direct-sold, Alternative RI) Rhode Island	The CollegeBoundfund Matching Grant Program will match the applicant's contribution to a CollegeBoundfund account up to the first $500 contributed annually, subject to availability of funds. The applicant must meet the income guidelines established for the contribution year and provide verification of the familiy's adjusted gross income for the most recently completed tax year. For each year the individual is eligible, RIHEAA will match up to $500.00 of contributions made to the account for the beneficiary. Those eligible for the $2 for $1 level may receive a maximum annual matching award of $1,000.00. Also, the CollegeBoundbaby program offers a $100 CollegeBoundfund starter account to new babies born or adopted in RI.
Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) Utah	The Fast Forward Matching Program provides an annual match of up to $400 in contributions per beneficiary for eligible Utah families. Participation is subject to income limits, age requirements, and funds availability.
Direct Portfolio College Savings Plan Colorado	The Matching Grant Program provides a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $500 in contributions for lower- to middle-income Colorado residents to accounts with an eligible beneficiary (a dependent under age 13 at the time of initial application). Applications are accepted each year between September 1 and December 31. The match can extend for a maximum five years. Matching grants for future years are subject to continued funding by the sponsor. The CollegeInvest 529 Scholarship provides a $2,000 scholarship to any full-time student who is a Colorado resident, has maintained or has had a parent/guardian maintain a CollegeInvest account for at least two years, and can substantiate an expected family contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less. The scholarship is renewable each year up to a total of four years or $8,000. Applications are accepted January 1 through July 31.
Scholars Choice College Savings Program Colorado	The Matching Grant Program provides a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $500 in contributions for lower- to middle-income Colorado residents to accounts with an eligible beneficiary (a dependent under age 13 at the time of initial application). Applications are accepted each year between September 1 and December 31. The match can extend for a maximum five years. Matching grants for future years are subject to continued funding by the sponsor. The CollegeInvest 529 Scholarship provides a $2,000 scholarship to any full-time student who is a Colorado resident, has maintained or has had a parent/guardian maintain a CollegeInvest account for at least two years, and can substantiate an expected family contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less. The scholarship is renewable each year up to a total of four years or $8,000. Applications are accepted January 1 through July 31.
Smart Choice College Savings Plan Colorado	The Matching Grant Program provides a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $500 in contributions for lower- to middle-income Colorado residents to accounts with an eligible beneficiary (a dependent under age 13 at the time of initial application). Applications are accepted each year between September 1 and December 31. The match can extend for a maximum five years. Matching grants for future years are subject to continued funding by the sponsor. The CollegeInvest 529 Scholarship provides a $2,000 scholarship to any full-time student who is a Colorado resident, has maintained or has had a parent/guardian maintain a CollegeInvest account for at least two years, and can substantiate an expected family contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less. The scholarship is renewable each year up to a total of four years or $8,000. Applications are accepted January 1 through July 31.
Stable Value Plus College Savings Program Colorado	The Matching Grant Program provides a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $500 in contributions for lower- to middle-income Colorado residents to accounts with an eligible beneficiary (a dependent under age 13 at the time of initial application). Applications are accepted each year between September 1 and December 31. The match can extend for a maximum five years. Matching grants for future years are subject to continued funding by the sponsor. The CollegeInvest 529 Scholarship provides a $2,000 scholarship to any full-time student who is a Colorado resident, has maintained or has had a parent/guardian maintain a CollegeInvest account for at least two years, and can substantiate an expected family contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less. The scholarship is renewable each year up to a total of four years or $8,000. Applications are accepted January 1 through July 31.
College SAVE North Dakota	The program provides a one-time match of contributions up to $500 per beneficiary for North Dakota participants with incomes below $60,000 (single) or $100,000 (joint). Contributions within 12 months of the account opening are eligible for the match. The beneficiary must be 15 years of age or younger. For participants with incomes below $30,000 (single) or $60,000 (joint), the match is available for an additional two years. An additional matching program, Children FIRST, provides a North Dakota resident child born on or after January 1, 2011 with an initial $100 contribution for participants who opt into the program. Children FIRST participants have until their child turns 4 years old to match the $100 contribution and retain the state-sponsored donation.
SSgA Upromise 529 Plan Nevada	The Silver State Matching Grant Program provides a maximum $300 annual matching contribution ($1,500 lifetime maximum) for each beneficiary from a Nevada family with prior-year AGI of $74,999 or less. The account owner must also be a Nevada resident. Applications are accepted each year from April 1 through July 31.
START Saving Program Louisiana	The state provides an earnings enhancement equal to 2% to 14% (depending on income) of a Louisiana participant's contributions when the account is used for qualifying expenses.
Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program (Direct-sold) Kansas	The state will match on a dollar-for-dollar basis contributions above $100 and up to $600 per year by Kansas residents with household incomes below 200% of the federal poverty income level. The program is limited to 300 participants from each of Kansas' four Congressional districts per year. Applications and contributions must be received by December 31 each year.
Learning Quest Advisor Kansas	The state will match on a dollar-for-dollar basis contributions above $100 and up to $600 per year by Kansas residents with household incomes below 200% of the federal poverty income level. The program is limited to 300 participants from each of Kansas' four Congressional districts per year. Applications and contributions must be received by December 31 each year.
USAA 529 College Savings Plan Nevada	The USAA Distinguished Valor Matching Grant Program matches up to $1,500 (lifetime per beneficiary) of contributions to this 529 plan. The account owner or the beneficiary must be a Nevada resident at the time the grant application is submitted. Grant applicants may apply under two categories: 1) the account owner must serve currently on active duty in the U. S. military and have an adjusted gross household income of less than $75,000, and the beneficiary must be a child of the Account Owner and be under the age of 13, or 2) the account owner or the account owner's spouse must be the recipient of a Purple Heart in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom (service beginning October 7, 2001 and ending August 31, 2010), and the beneficiary must be a child or the spouse of the Purple Heart recipient.
Franklin Templeton 529 College Savings Plan New Jersey	There is no program match, however New Jersey beneficiaries are eligible for a one-time scholarship of up to $1,500 for the first semester at any New Jersey college or university subject to minimum participation and contribution requirements.
NJBEST 529 College Savings Plan New Jersey	There is no program match, however New Jersey beneficiaries are eligible for a one-time scholarship of up to $1,500 for the first semester at any New Jersey college or university subject to minimum participation and contribution requirements.