Big dreams still grow best in California. And so do college savings. Grow your dreams with ScholarShare 529, the official college savings plan of California.ScholarShare 529 is a great way to save for college. Pay for tuition, supplies and room and board. Offers low-fee investments plus state and federal tax benefits.

Core values

- It helps families save for higher education, which is increasingly essential but also increasingly costly. This aligns with the broader societal goal of making higher education more accessible[2][4].
- By providing a tax-advantaged savings plan, it helps families secure their children's educational future, which can significantly improve their quality of life and long-term economic stability[2][4].
- The program has been shown to increase the likelihood of children attending college, with research indicating that children from families who save for college are more likely to enroll in higher education. This promotes educational attainment and social mobility[3][4].
- ScholarShare 529 has helped thousands of California families save for college, managing over $15.6 billion in assets and supporting over 439,000 accounts. This contributes to the overall well-being of the community by fostering a more educated and economically stable population[2].