Children’s College Savings Account Program

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CHILDREN'S COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM

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United Way of Greater Dayton Area is partnering with the City of Xenia to help families start saving early for their children’s future education. The Children’s College Savings Account Program will make it easier — and rewarding — for families to open a 529 college savings account for preschool-aged children.

What’s a 529 Plan?

529 savings plans help families save for whatever formal education comes after high school, whether it’s college, trade school or an apprenticeship. Unlike taxable education savings vehicles, 529 contributions can grow free of federal and state taxes.

 Jumpstart Your Savings

  • Children enrolled through the Children’s College Savings Account Program will receive $100 from the City of Xenia to start their accounts.
  • The first 250 will receive a seed deposit of $100 from Ohio 529 College Advantage.

Eligibility

All families that reside in the City of Xenia can save for post-secondary education costs with a 529 plan. However, only families who meet the qualifications below can earn incentives through the Children’s College Savings Account Program:

  • Live within Xenia city limits

  • Have children who are currently enrolled in first grade in 2026-2027

     

Interested in learning more?

Please contact Rebecca Cantrell at RebeccaC@dayton-unitedway.org