Lincoln, Neb. — Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29 as National 529 Day in Nebraska. The proclamation underscores the importance of planning ahead for future education opportunities and
encouraging families to explore the benefits of investing early.
NEST 529 Education Savings plans are developed to help families prepare for future opportunities through flexible, tax-advantaged education savings plans.
Funds can be used for qualified expenses at eligible two-year and four-year colleges, technical and trade schools, graduate programs, and select apprenticeship programs.
This year’s National 529 Day celebration comes during NEST 529’s 25th anniversary year.
More than 108,000 NEST 529 accounts are owned by Nebraska residents, demonstrating the program’s statewide impact on families.
