ATTENTION NC 529 Account owners:  Beginning at 4 pm ET on April 23, 2026, online Account transactions will be frozen as the NC 529 Plan replaces the Age-Based Tracks with new Target Enrollment Portfolios.  Please ensure that any Account changes, transactions, and enrollment applications are completed PRIOR to this time. READ MORE HERE.

The Dream Chaser Sweepstakes

Enter the Sweepstakes that Supports their Future.

May 29 is National 529 Day — dedicated to supporting the brightest educational opportunities for children and grandchildren. To celebrate this occasion, anyone who opens or contributes to an NC 529 college savings account from May 1 – 31 will be eligible to enter the Dream Chaser Sweepstakes. One winner will receive $1,529 toward their loved one’s future education. Stay tuned for more details on how to enter and keep illuminating their way forward.

Why NC 529?

An NC 529 Account makes saving for their future education easy. You can select from a variety of investment options to fit your beneficiary's stage in life and watch your contributions grow tax-free. And you can make contributions when and how it works for you, starting with just $25. In addition to college expenses, savings can be used for K-12 tuition, career and technical schools, apprenticeships and even student loans. Whether opening an account, contributing or giving the gift of savings, an NC 529 Account helps set the stage for success.

Here’s How to Get Ready

Get a head start today for their best tomorrow. Check back on May 1 to enter the Dream Chaser Sweepstakes. For now, you can explore how much you could save with the 529 Savings Calculator, view program highlights, and learn how easy it is to start saving with FAQs.