Illinois First Steps Program
The Illinois First Steps Program (“First Steps”) is a college savings starter seed deposit program available to qualifying Illinois
residents. First Steps is administered by the State of Illinois Treasurer’s Office (“Treasurer”) and currently provides for a
one-time $50 seed deposit into an omnibus account on behalf of eligible children. First Steps enrollment begins in 2023.
Return to 529 News centerresidents. First Steps is administered by the State of Illinois Treasurer’s Office (“Treasurer”) and currently provides for a
one-time $50 seed deposit into an omnibus account on behalf of eligible children. First Steps enrollment begins in 2023.