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Out-of-State Savers Did you know? You're not required to save with the 529 plan offered by your state.

More than two million families, representing all 50 states, have chosen to save with Virginia529 for its award-winning performance, ease of use and diverse investment options.

Earnings on your Virginia529 accounts grow free from federal tax when used for qualified higher education expenses. Explore our programs and you’ll see why more people save with Virginia529 than any other 529 program in the nation!

Strong Programs for All Savers

Virginia529 is consistently regarded as a top performer across the nation’s 529 plans. Find the program that matches your individual savings goals and needs:

Invest529 gives you the flexibility to choose how much and how often you contribute to your savings. With compelling investment options, strong historical performance and impressive returns on savers’ investments, Invest529 is Gold-rated by independent research firm Morningstar and named “one of the best choices available to college savers.” 1

CollegeAmerica, Virginia529’s partnership with Capital Group, home of American Funds, gives you the unique opportunity to choose from a variety of American Funds portfolios while working with your financial adviser to build a college savings plan that meets your specific needs. CollegeAmerica is proud to be the only adviser-sold program to receive a Silver rating from Morningstar for the last three consecutive years.

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Easily Started and Maintained

You can open an Invest529 account with as little as $25 and decide how much and how often to contribute from there. Plus, our programs offer some of the lowest fees in the country among 529 plans. You can save up to $500,000 per beneficiary, and there are no household income limits for Virginia529 participants.

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Go Anywhere with Virginia529

Use your Virginia529 account to pay for qualified higher education expenses at schools nationwide and even overseas. These accounts aren’t just for college, either – they can also be used to pay for qualified higher education expenses at public or private universities, graduate schools, vocational schools, trade schools and tuition at private or religious K-12 schools.

If you, your spouse or your child currently live in Virginia, you may also consider Prepaid529. This program lets you prepay tuition and mandatory fees at Virginia public colleges and universities at today’s Prepaid529 rates.

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Tax Advantages

Earnings on your Virginia529 accounts grow free from federal tax when used for qualified higher education expenses.

1. Past performance of investments is not an indicator of future returns. ↩