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College Savings 101: An Introduction to Edvest 529
Attendees will have a chance to receive a $50 Edvest contribution to help jump-start their child’s college savings.*
📅 Date: March 25, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Central Time)
📍 Location: Online (link provided after registration)
💲 Cost: Free
Planning for college can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be.
In this free webinar, we’ll walk through how the Wisconsin Edvest 529 plan works and how families can begin saving for future education expenses step-by-step.
About This Webinar
Rising education costs make planning ahead more important than ever. Many families want to save for their child’s future but aren’t sure where to begin.
This free educational webinar introduces the Edvest 529 College Savings Plan and explains how Wisconsin families can start building education savings in a practical and manageable way.
Whether your child is a newborn, in elementary school, or already in high school — it is not too early (or too late) to learn your options.
What You’ll Learn
• What a 529 college savings account is and how it works
• How even small contributions can grow over time
• Qualified education expenses the funds can be used for
• Tax advantages available to Wisconsin taxpayers
• How to open an account and get started
Who Should Attend
Parents or guardians of children ages 0–18
Expecting parents
Families planning for college, trade school, or other education after high school
Wisconsin residents interested in education savings options
Reserve your free seat today — space is limited and registration is required!
Need Help Completing Your FAFSA?
Join College Goal Wisconsin for free virtual FAFSA help sessions! Expert volunteers will guide you step-by-step, answer your questions, and make sure your FAFSA is complete.
📅 Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 15 | 6:00–7:00pm CST
Don’t wait—reserve your spot today!
Click here to register & see full event details
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We help Wisconsinites before, during and after college. DebtSmarts has resources to minimize what you pay for college: scholarships, 529 tips, FAFSA help. If you’re in college, we help with budgets, understanding your financial aid offers and knowing what—and whether— to borrow. After school, DebtSmarts provides tips for finding loan repayment assistance, getting in the right student loan repayment plans, and qualifying for loan forgiveness.
Whether you’re just starting to think about college, you’re currently enrolled, or you’re juggling student loan payments with work or family responsibilities, DebtSmarts is here to help you navigate this confusing landscape.
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VETERANS
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PUBLIC SERVICE WORKERS
Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness for teachers and other public service professions.
PARENTS
9.4 million Americans in their 50s still have student loans, including those for their child's college education.
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