DES MOINES — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is celebrating College Savings Month this September with an education giveaway. Iowa families can register a child or grandchild under the age of 18 to win an Apple iPad and a $529 College Savings Iowa contribution.
“We want to help a family stay connected and prepare for the future,” Fitzgerald said. “With an iPad and a College Savings Iowa contribution, our winner can keep in touch with family, friends and educators while getting a boost to their education savings.” Those interested can visit Iowa529Contest.com to read the official rules and register for their chance to win before Sept. 30.
Every September, 529 plans and advocates around the country celebrate College Savings Month. College Savings Iowa and Treasurer Fitzgerald want to use the initiative to get even more Iowans involved in saving for their loved ones.
“Iowa taxpayers can benefit from opening and contributing to a College Savings Iowa account for their children and grandchildren with tax-free withdrawals for qualified expenses and the annual state tax deduction,” explained Fitzgerald. “Plus, each parent and grandparent can open their own accounts for the same beneficiaries so everyone can get involved in the savings.”
Visit Iowa529Contest.com to complete the registration for the giveaway. To learn more about College Savings Iowa, please visit CollegeSavingsIowa.com or call 888-672-9116. For more information about future giveaways and events, find College Savings Iowa on Facebook and Twitter.