Open a Bright Start 529 account in just minutes
You can open a Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan account quickly and easily—and for as little as $25. Start their education savings now!
Start Enrollment Continue saved applicationHere’s the information you’ll need to open your Bright Start 529 account.
And don’t forget you can start with just $25.
Account owner
(the person in charge of the account)
- Name
- Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number
- Date of birth
- Current address
- Investment portfolio decision
- Bank account routing number
Beneficiary
(the person you’re saving money for)
- Name
- Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number
- Date of birth
- Current address
Note: You can be the beneficiary of your own account.
529 fact
An account can be opened in anyone’s name (like a parent, grandparent or family friend) and easily transferred later.
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