Gov. Nathan Deal joined states across the country this week with an official proclamation making September College Savings Month in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of saving for college and to educate Georgians on the state’s educational resources including its college savings plan, the Path2College 529 Plan.
To celebrate this month, and to encourage families to learn more about their college savings options, Path2College launched the “What If…? College Savings Giveaway” where two Georgia children will win $5,529 each toward a Path2College 529 Plan account.
The 2015 winner of the “What If…? Sweepstakes” was three-year-old Sophia Hinson of Fayetteville who was awarded a $30,000 contribution to her Path2College 529 Plan account, and her future school, Spring Hill Elementary, was awarded $10,000.
Path2College 529 Plan account owners and Georgia parents, grandparents and legal guardians (21 and over) who have a child age 18 and under (at the time of entry) who is a Georgia resident may enter for a chance to win until Nov. 15. Two winners will be drawn randomly from all eligible entries. For prize details, official rules and an entry form, visit www.Path2College529.com/whatif. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Sponsored by the Path2College 529 Plan.
As of June 30, families have established Path2College 529 Plan accounts for more than 134,000 beneficiaries and have saved more than $2 billion for higher education expenses. Additionally, more than 30,000 beneficiaries have used more than $477 million of their Path2College 529 Plan accounts to pay for education-related expenses.
This year marks the fourth year for the sweepstakes that has awarded more than $100,000 to Georgia children and schools. Each year the sweepstakes has changed slightly to keep it fresh and interesting to families.
To enter the “What If…? College Savings Giveaway” and for additional information about the Path2College 529 Plan or to open an account, please visit www.Path2College529.com.
