College Savings
Explore stories, resources and updates about Illinois 529 college savings programs that help families save for education with tax advantages.
March 31, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Partners with Discovery Center Museum to Host $5.29 Admission Day on April 5 and Promote Bright Start 529 College Savings Program
Read MoreMarch 31, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Partners with Discovery Center Museum to Host $5.29 Admission Day on April 5 and Promote Bright Start 529 College Savings Program
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into Law
Frerichs Thanks Governor, Lawmakers for Bipartisan Approval Parents who don’t use all the money in their Illinois 529 College Savings Accounts (Bright Start and Bright Directions) are now able to roll over the funds into a Roth IRA under Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ plan that was signed into law. “This will give parents another option when deciding what to do with the money they’ve saved for their children if they don’t use all of it,” said Treasurer Frerichs, who thanked…
August 5, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into Law
Read MoreAugust 5, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into LawJune 24, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for College, Receive Reduced Admission to Springfield Kidzeum Saturday, June 29
Read MoreJune 24, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for College, Receive Reduced Admission to Springfield Kidzeum Saturday, June 29