Parenting Is a Lot.

College Planning Doesn’t Have To Be.

Learn More About the CollegeCounts 529 Fund

The CollegeCounts 529 plan offers you and your family a collection of benefits:

529 Basics

Just getting started – and wondering how a 529 account can help you save for future college costs? Let’s review how they work, their tax benefits, and how to get started.

Learn More

Why CollegeCounts?

Shopping for a 529 savings plan? Learn how CollegeCounts’ tax advantages and low fees provide you the potential to accumulate dollars for college. Plus, CollegeCounts offers Vanguard, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, and other quality fund families.

Learn More

How Much for College?

How can you project how much you’ll need for your loved one’s future education? Review these tools to help you determine when to start saving and how much you might consider setting aside for future education expenses.

Learn More

Start Saving, Your Way

Saving for college has never been easier. CollegeCounts offers flexible contribution options that allow you to contribute the amount that best fits your budget and lifestyle. The plan boasts a lineup of quality and diverse investment options from a number of respected mutual fund families.

Learn the Basics

Open an Account

Help Launch Big Futures

If you have a loved one with college on the horizon, you can give to their CollegeCounts 529 plan today to help set them up for success. Even small gifts can help build funds for future education expenses.

Give a Gift

How to Get Started

It only takes a few minutes to open your CollegeCounts 529 account and begin saving for college. See how easy it is to create a brighter future.

Get Started Today

529 Basics Webinar

Join our experts for an intro course on the basics of 529 plans, including key benefits of saving for college and important considerations as you evaluate options.

News and Updates

Discover helpful information to assist you on your college savings journey.

Dive Into 529 Plans

Get a clear breakdown of how 529 plans work, their tax benefits, and how they compare to other college savings options. Whether you are just starting or fine-tuning your strategy, get the guidance and tools you need to make confident college savings decisions.

Maximize Your Savings With Smart Tax Benefits

Learn how tax benefits can help make your college savings go further. Whether you're in Alabama or beyond, a CollegeCounts 529 plan offers tax-deferred growth, tax-free¹ withdrawals for qualified expenses, and more.