May 29th is celebrated nationwide as 529 College Savings Day!

Enter to Win $5,000 towards a new or existing Virginia529 account!


What is 529 Day?

It’s the perfect time to educate individuals, parents, grandparents, family members and friends on the importance of saving for college and the many advantages of saving in a 529 plan. We encourage others to join us in our celebration and on May 29th take action in making your higher education dreams for yourself, your children or another loved one a reality. Learn the important facts about our programs and decide which one is right for you.

529 Day Baby Initiative

Once again, Virginia529 will partner with select hospitals across the state of Virginia to award several $529 Virginia529 accounts.

An account will be awarded to each lucky mother and her infant born closest to 5:29 p.m. on May 29, 2013 at:

Stay tuned for pictures of our lucky winners!

529 Day Account Giveaway

Virginia529 is upping the ante this 529 Day with our biggest giveaway ever! Enter for your chance to win one of two $5,000 contributions to a Virginia529 account. Yes, that’s right, TWO $5,000 contributions! $5,000 for a new Virginia529 account AND $5,000 for an existing Virginia529 account. Official contest terms and conditions »

How YOU can celebrate!
  • Enter here for your chance to win one of two $5,000 contributions to a college savings account!
  • No purchase necessary to enter, but if you open a Virginia529 inVESTsm account, use the promo code 529Day and Virginia529 will waive the $25 application fee!
  • Already have a Virginia529 account? Make a special 529 Day contribution – or log in and set up automatic monthly contributions!
  • Spark up a college savings conversation. Whether it is about your experience enrolling and paying for college, saving for college, or the importance of saving and attending college, share it!
  • Wear your college apparel or colors to work!
  • Send us your story to be featured on Virginia529.com! We want to know how Virginia529 has affected your life.
  • Give the gift of education. Make a special contribution to a Virginia529 account for a loved one.
  • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Share our posts and tweet #VA529 #529Day!


Virginia529’s 529 Day History

2012

In 2012 the focus was turned to our online giveaway of 10 Virginia529 accounts with initial opening balances of $529. Entries were received from all over the U.S., with 10 lucky winners coming away with $529 towards a brighter future for their self or a loved one. The hospital initiative returned and again, several infants were born very lucky, winning $529 just as they took their first breath! What an exciting time for these families. We also participated in our first Twitter party #529Day!

2011

Museums across Virginia joined in the fun for 2011! Our main event was held at the Science Museum of Virginia on May 29, 2011, where individuals enjoyed a reduced admission price of $5.29! Select museums in Virginia joined the celebration and offered reduced admission prices of $5.29 for guests as well. The 529 Day Baby Initiative was continued and once again proved to be a great success with eight newborns throughout Virginia receiving a college savings account with an initial $529 opening balance, just for being born!

2010

On May 29, 2010 the 2nd annual 529 Day celebration was held in Richmond at the Diamond with the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Several of the contest winners from the 2009 529 Day Baby Initiative returned to celebrate their first birthday and throw the first pitch! We once again awarded college savings accounts with initial $529 opening balances to multiple mothers of infants born at Virginia hospitals and also awarded college savings accounts with initial $100 opening balances to three lucky spectators with a signed program from Nutzy the mascot.

2009

May 29, 2009 was the inaugural 529 Day celebration for Virginia529. That year, and each year thereafter, we have partnered with select hospitals across the state of Virginia for a 529 Day Baby Initiative, where one lucky mom whose infant is born closest to 5:29 p.m. on May 29th is awarded a college savings account with an initial $529 opening balance. A celebration took place at Virginia529’s office in Richmond, where the public was invited to join us for games, prizes, pizza, cake and of course the chance to learn about and open a Virginia529 account.