WA529 Invest | College Savings Program
Build their future now with
WA529 Invest
A flexible and tax-advantaged way to save
for college.
How Our 529 Works
Why WA529 Invest?
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to meet your college savings needs—
whatever
they are and
whenever
you need them.
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Unique tax advantages
529 tax benefits for Washington savers, with 100% federal tax-free growth on qualified withdrawals.
Flexible
Families can pay for a range of qualified higher educational expenses to eligible schools nationwide or transfer funds to eligible beneficiaries.
Range of investment options
Portfolios to fit your life situation, risk tolerance and savings goals.
Low fees and expenses
WA529 Invest is among the lowest-cost 529 plans in the country, which can mean more money for college.
WA529 Invest
A history of helping families meet their college savings goals
Established History
WA529 Invest, formerly DreamAhead is dedicated to helping families like yours save for higher education.
Trusted By Thousands
Serving more than
26,000 students.
Experts in Education Savings
Bright futures start right here with WA529 Invest, the Official Investment Education Savings Plan of Washington State.
It takes just 15 minutes and any dollar amount to start saving
for college
Step 1
Learn and explore
Learn how WA529 Invest works, benefits of the program, and how funds can be used.
How our 529 plan works
Step 2
Make your investment choices
Choose portfolios that fit your needs and goals.
Investment portfolios
Step 3
Start saving
Open your WA529 Invest account today and begin building your child’s future.
Open an Account
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savings goals.
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savings options.
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platform.
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