More than 4.9 million beneficiaries served since 2002*
We’re good at helping families save for college. So good, in fact, that CollegeAmerica is the largest 529 savings plan in the U.S., with assets topping $74.6 billion.† If you’re considering opening a 529 savings plan, CollegeAmerica might be a good fit for your family too.
Find your perfect fit
The next step after opening a CollegeAmerica plan is to choose your investments. You can put them together yourself or let us do it for you. Whatever your style, our savings plans can help give your children the gift of education without giving your family a lifetime of debt.
American Funds College
Target Date Series®
Choose a fund that corresponds roughly to the year the beneficiary is expected to start taking withdrawals.
American Funds
Portfolio Series
Plan to preserve or increase your investment with a single, diversified fund of funds.
American Funds mutual funds
Create your own portfolio of your preferred individual funds.
Why work with a professional?
Investing is a big step for many people. It can be time consuming and, at times, feel overwhelming. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. A financial professional can help.
* As of December 31, 2022.
† Largest by assets, according to the 529 Quarterly Data Update, Fourth Quarter 2022 from ISS Market Intelligence. CollegeAmerica's assets under management are as of December 31, 2022.
Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value.
Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained from a financial professional and should be read carefully before investing. Similar information is contained in the CollegeAmerica Program Description, which can be obtained from a financial professional and should be read carefully before investing. CollegeAmerica is distributed by American Funds Distributors, Inc. and sold through unaffiliated intermediaries.
Depending on your state of residence, there may be an in-state plan that provides state tax and other state benefits, such as financial aid, scholarship funds and protection from creditors, not available through CollegeAmerica. Before investing in any state's 529 plan, investors should consult a tax advisor. CollegeAmerica is a nationwide plan sponsored by Virginia529.
Investment professionals gradually adjust a college target date portfolio over time so that it becomes more preservation-oriented. The college target date is the year that corresponds roughly to the year in which the beneficiary is expected to begin taking withdrawals. The allocation strategy does not guarantee that investors' education savings goals will be met. Investors and their financial professionals should periodically evaluate their investment to determine whether it continues to meet their needs.
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