Save for their future and enjoy triple tax benefits
Including up to a $20,000 state tax deduction for Illinois taxpayers if married and filing jointly. Make the most of your tax advantages by contributing to your Bright Start 529 account today!

Triple tax benefits of the Bright Start 529 plan
Your contributions can go further with Bright Start 529 Plan tax benefits.
State tax deduction
Contribute and maximize your 2025 tax benefits. Illinois taxpayers may qualify for a state tax deduction up to $20,000 if married filing jointly (up to $10,000 if filling single) for contributions made into a Bright Start 529 account.1
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!
100% tax-free withdrawals for qualified expenses
Withdraw tax-free for all qualified education expenses at any eligible university, community or technical college for tuition, room and board, books, computers and more.
Your Bright Start 529 Plan
Your plan is financial aid friendly
Your 529 account is typically viewed as a parental asset for financial aid purposes and may count less against aid eligibility than the same funds held in your child's name.2
Your child has options
Funds can be used at any eligible public or private university across the country and abroad, community and technical colleges, and even professional and graduate schools.
You have more control
You're never locked in. Contribute what you can, when you can with no minimum contribution requirement.3
You enjoy more flexibility
Funds in your child's account are transferable to another eligible beneficiary, such as another child, siblings, stepchildren, first cousins, a grandchild, parents, or yourself.