ScholarShare 529
The California way to save for college
A flexible and tax-advantaged savings plan for your child's higher education
A personal message from Fiona Ma, CPA, Treasurer of the State of California
Save now. Thank yourself later.
Every dollar you save for their higher education today is one less you may need to borrow later. Put your child on the path to success by opening a 529 college savings account now.
Learn MoreWhy ScholarShare 529?
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your college savings needs—whatever they are and whenever they happen.
Unique tax advantages
529 tax benefits for California savers, with 100% tax-free growth on qualified withdrawals.
Range of investment options
Investment portfolios to fit your life situation, risk tolerance and savings goals.
A history of helping families meet their college savings goals
Established history
Helping California families save for college for more than 25 years.
Trusted by thousands
Managing more than $17.7 billion in assets for over 467,000 accounts3
529 Savings Leader
More than 50,000 student accounts are added every year.
It takes only 15 minutes to start saving for college
Step 1
Learn and explore
Find out how the plan works, including its benefits and tax advantages, and how funds can be used.
How our 529 plan worksStep 3
Start saving
Open your ScholarShare 529 account today and begin contributing to your child's future.
Open an AccountMore to explore
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