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.

Watch your savings grow

The more you contribute to your 529 account now, the more your college savings can compound and grow over time, leaving you with more money for your child's education.

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