Qualify for the bonus from Sept. 8 – 26, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (September 4, 2025) – Every child dreams of their future — and every dream deserves a plan. Whether they go to college, technical school or pursue specialized career training, there’s no better time to learn about saving for their education with Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 college savings plan than this September during National College Savings Month.
Edvest 529 offers a combination of flexibility, low fees and triple tax advantages for Wisconsin taxpayers, including a state income tax deduction of up to $5,130 per beneficiary (for single filers or married couples filing jointly) on contributions made to an Edvest 529 account. Additionally, earnings grow tax free and can be withdrawn free from federal and state taxes when used to pay for qualified expenses like tuition, books, room and board, computers and more.
In celebration of National College Savings Month and to help families start saving for a loved one’s future, Edvest 529 is announcing a $50 bonus for new accounts opened between September 8 and September 26, 2025.*
Follow the steps below to start saving and to receive a $50 bonus contribution to a new Edvest 529 account.
- Open a new account between Sept. 8-26, 2025, at Edvest.com/CSM25, and enter the promo code CSM25 during the enrollment process.
- Make an initial deposit of $50 or more.
- Set up recurring contributions of $30 or more for six consecutive months.
- Receive the $50 bonus!
“Investing in a child’s future education is one of the most meaningful actions a family can take. With this bonus offer, we’re giving families an extra spark to get started and set-up consistent savings habits,” said Jessica Wetzel, Financial Capability Director for the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, administrator of the Edvest 529 College Savings Plan. “Even small steps today can lead to big possibilities tomorrow,” added Wetzel.
For more information on Edvest 529, including investment options, fees and answers to frequently asked questions, visit Edvest.com, or follow Edvest 529 on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About Edvest 529
For more than 25 years, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s only direct-sold 529 college savings plan – has been helping families save for higher education expenses. Account owners can choose from 25 investment portfolios, access easy-to-use savings tools and take advantage of triple tax benefits. Edvest 529 has received numerous accolades, including receiving a top rating by Morningstar Investment Research for the ninth year in a row.
Edvest 529 is a tax-advantaged investment, meaning contributions to an account may qualify for a 2025 Wisconsin state income tax deduction of up to $5,130, per beneficiary, per year, for single filers or married couples filing a joint return. The plan has no sales charges, enrollment fees or annual account maintenance fees. In fact, Edvest 529 is the sixth lowest-cost 529 college savings plan in the nation.1
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