Open an account today and watch possibilities grow
Celebrate College Savings Month with us and see how small habits can add up. With state tax benefits and flexible spending options on a wide range of qualifying educational expenses, there's never been a better time to start saving for their future education.
Your contributions can go further with the triple tax benefits of a Bright Start 529 account
Illinois state tax deduction
Illinois taxpayers can qualify for a state tax deduction up to $20,000 if married filing jointly ($10,000 for single filers) for contributions made into a Bright Start 529 account.1
100% tax-free withdrawals
Withdraw tax free for all qualified education expenses like in- or out-of-state tuition, books, housing and more at any eligible college or university, including technical colleges, and some schools abroad.
Tax-deferred growth
Any earnings grow tax deferred. When you pay less taxes, you may have the ability to earn more and grow your college savings account faster—giving your beneficiary an even bigger head start!
Why a Bright Start 529 account?
Your child has options
Savings can be used for any eligible college or university in the U.S. and abroad, technical and community colleges, graduate, postgraduate or professional schools, apprenticeships and more.2
You enjoy more flexibility
Funds are transferable to other family members: siblings, stepchildren, cousins—even you can be eligible.
