Colleen C. Davis
State Treasurer

DE529 – Education Savings Plan

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About The Plan

Delaware’s 529 Plan is sponsored by the State of Delaware and managed by Fidelity Investments. The Plan provides tax-advantaged accounts designed to help parents, grandparents and others pay for higher education expenses. Contributions can be invested in portfolios tailored to a child’s age or the investor’s ability to identify an asset allocation strategy. Withdrawals can be used for qualified expenses at any accredited college nationwide and many international institutions.

Plan Benefits

Tax advantages
You won’t pay any taxes on your money as it grows. Plus, withdrawals for qualified higher education
expenses like tuition, fees, and books are federal and Delaware income tax-free.

Flexible options for your savings
You are not limited to in-state schools. You can use the funds at almost all accredited colleges and
universities nationwide, many vocational or technical schools, and eligible foreign institutions — for
a wide range of qualified higher education expenses.

A range of investment choices
You can leave the investment decisions to Fidelity by selecting an Age-Based Strategy that invests your
savings in a Portfolio based on the beneficiary’s age. Or, if you prefer, you can select a Custom Strategy
by choosing your own Portfolio(s).

It’s easy to get started
With $50 or as little as $15 a month, you can put your Delaware College Investment Plan account
into action. Contributions can be made automatically from your bank account, from your Fidelity
Account®, or with direct deposit from your paycheck (if offered through your employer). Delaware
taxpayers can direct their tax refunds to their 529 college investment savings plan when completing
their state income tax return.