This is an Honors Plan

Pennsylvania's 529 Investment Plan is available to residents of any state, and offers 26 Vanguard investment options, including a socially responsible equity portfolio. Pennsylvania residents may enjoy a state tax deduction for contributions to the plan.

  • Program type
    Savings
  • Inception
    2002, but substantially changed in November 2006
  • State agency
    Pennsylvania Treasury Department
  • Tax deduction
  • Program Manager
    Pennsylvania Treasury Department, with Ascensus College Savings as record-keeper and servicing agent, and Vanguard as investment manager.
  • Program distributor
    Pennsylvania Treasury Department

Conservative Growth Portfolio

Asset Allocation

Asset Class% AssetsCategory Avg.
US Stock15%21.16%
Foreign Stock10%8.87%
Real Estate0%1.19%
Bond75%53.27%
Short Term Bond0%6.35%
Cash/MM0%9.19%

Performance

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Fees & Expenses (1 Year)

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Total Expense Ratio

Fees vs Performance

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Each investment portfolio within a 529 plan carries with it a certain fee, known as the expense ratio. These annual fees are calculated based on a percentage of the investment balance. Enter the information below to see how much in fees you will pay over the course of your investment.

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Assumptions

Data in "Growth of $10,000" is based on historical annual performance data.

Data as of 09/30/2024.

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