Get Ready for the Sweepstakes that Supports their Future.

September is National College Savings Month. To celebrate this occasion, anyone who opens or contributes to an NC 529 education savings account from September 1 - 30 will be entered in the Dream Chaser Sweepstakes. One winner will receive $5,529, deposited into their NC 529 Account to support their loved one’s future education. Stay tuned for more details on how to enter — and keep illuminating their way forward.

How to Prepare

Check back on September 1 to enter the Dream Chaser Sweepstakes. In the meantime, explore how much you could save with the 529 Savings Calculator, view program highlights and read up on FAQs.

 

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Why NC 529?

An NC 529 Account offers a flexible, tax-advantaged way to save for your loved ones’ education — or even your own academic pursuits.

  • Tax-Free Growth. Watch your investments grow free from federal or state income taxes.
  • Flexible Contributions. Choose from a variety of investment options tailored to your goals and your beneficiary’s needs.
  • Custom Investment Choices. Choose from a variety of options tailored to your goals and your beneficiary’s needs.
  • Broad usage. Use funds for college, K-12 tuition, technical and career education, apprenticeships and more.
  • Flexibility. Funds can also apply to student loan repayments, computers, books, necessary supplies and more.
  • Gift-Friendly. Friends and family can easily contribute and help build savings. You can enable your account’s gifting link here.