How to Open an NY 529 Direct Plan Account

Starting this school year, Kindergarten students in all NYC public schools (including participating charter schools) automatically receive NYC Scholarship Accounts with an initial $100 investment from NYC Kids RISE! Once you activate and view your child’s NYC Scholarship Account, you can take the next step: opening and connecting a college and career savings account for the benefit of your child.

This video focuses on how to open one of the college savings account options available to you through the Save for College Program: an NY 529 Direct Plan Account. A 529 account is a type of account specifically designed to help families save for college and career training. Watch to learn more!