Smart Savings starts now
When it comes to saving for college, every contribution to the account helps. Here are additional opportunities to help your clients increase their savings by saving regularly and getting others involved:
Bright Babies program is offered by SMART529, West Virginia’s College Saving Plan to help new parents begin saving in their child’s first year. Open a new account and we will make a $100 contribution to your child’s college savings.
Who is eligible*:
- Any child born who has not celebrated their first birthday.
- Any adopted child who has not yet celebrated the one-year anniversary of their adoption.
Open an account today:
Complete the SMART 529 account paperwork and check the Bright Babies enrollment box. Download the forms or call 866-574-3542.
Hurry! They grow up fast and this program is only available for their first year.
*Children must be residents of West Virginia at the time the Bright Babies enrollment form is submitted
Contributions are subject to the availability of budgeted funds and Bright Babies Program funds will be awarded in the order that the Bright Babies Application and all applicable forms were received, processed, and approved for each calendar year. The contributed funds will be invested in the same investment option(s) as the Participant’s Account.
SMART529 reserves the right to modify the Bright Babies Program requirements as needed.
