Publication Date
11-16-2009
Summary
As college savings plans have gained in popularity and matured over the years, states have developed a number of innovations to facilitate access to and participation in 529s. This paper examines innovations in streamlined enrollment, pre-selected investment, and default investment in Alaska’s college savings plan. These 529 innovations—intended to facilitate greater participation, especially amongst low- and middle-income families—could play a more important role in other states to encourage savings for postsecondary education.
Document Type
Policy Brief
Category
Financial Inclusion
Subarea
Asset Building
Original Citation
Clancy, M., Lassar, T., & Miller, R. (2009, November). Streamlined enrollment and default investment: Innovations in Alaska's College Savings Plan (CSD Policy Brief No. 09-65). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Project
College Success
Keywords
529, CDA, child development account, child savings, child savings account, college savings, college savings plan, state policy
Recommended Citation
Clancy, M., Lassar, T., & Miller, R. (2009, November). Streamlined enrollment and default investment: Innovations in Alaska's College Savings Plan (CSD Policy Brief No. 09-65). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7936/K70K283H