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Take the guesswork out of finding plans that meet your college saving needs.
One-year rankings are based on a plan's average investment returns over the last 12 months.
State | Plan Name | ||
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1 | SD | CollegeAccess 529 (Direct-sold) | learn more |
2 | NV | The Vanguard 529 Savings Plan | learn more |
3 | CA | ScholarShare 529 | learn more |
Three-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last three years.
State | Plan Name | ||
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1 | OH | Ohio CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Savings Plan | learn more |
2 | CA | ScholarShare 529 | learn more |
3 | WV | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan | learn more |
Five-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last five years
State | Plan Name | ||
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1 | OH | Ohio CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Savings Plan | learn more |
2 | NY | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan | learn more |
3 | CA | ScholarShare 529 | learn more |
10-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last ten years.
State | Plan Name | ||
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1 | PA | Pennsylvania 529 Investment Plan | learn more |
2 | NV | USAA 529 College Savings Plan | learn more |
3 | NY | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan | learn more |
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529 News
- 04/04: Upcoming changes to the PA 529 Investment Plan include increased international exposure
- 04/03: The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority issues RFP for investment manager
- 03/05: South Carolina extends contract with Columbia Management to manage the state’s 529 program
- 02/21: Oregon's direct-sold plan selects new program manager, among other enhancements
- 02/15: New Jersey now considers K-12 tuition a qualified expense
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