SMART529 West Virginia's College Savings Plan
Learn all about West Virginia's SMART529 college savings program at SMART529.com. 
Find answers to your questions. View program details and complete Offering Statements. Open a new account or log in to your existing account. Check the performance of our investment options.

    • Save for tuition, fees, room & board, books, supplies required for attendance
    • Tax-free withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses
    • Special WV tax deduction for contributions
    • Use at eligible universities and trade schools nationwide
    • A variety of investment options for differing needs
    • Experienced program management by The Hartford
    • Open a new account online, by mail or through a financial advisor

Treasurer Perdue announces SMART529 plan fee reductions of up to 20%. (More)
Three SMART529 plans are rated 4.5 Caps or better for WV residents by SavingForCollege.com.
Learn more about college savings plans by visiting the College Savings Plans Network site.

"When I Grow Up" Essay Contest
Kids like to dream about what they will be when they grow up. Parents dream about sending their children to college. An essay contest was conducted for elementary school students that allowed them to tell SMART529 about their career goals.

Over 1,100 entries were received and judged. The contest winners were announced at a ceremony at the State Cultural Center in Charleston on December 12. Fourteen regional winners of the "When I Grow Up" contest received $500 SMART529 college savings accounts. The grand prize winner received a $5,000 SMART529 college savings account. West Virginia children in grades K-5 were eligible to enter. See details at SMART529 When I Grow Up Contest link.

College Savings Events & Activities
Throughout the year the SMART529 team participates in activities around the state designed to inform the public on the importance of college savings and to educate on the benefits of West Virginia's college savings plan.
     Schedule of activities and events 
     Request a speaker for a meeting or conference

College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the state government entity that offers West Virginia's college savings and prepaid tuition program. The nine-member board is established by state statute and is chaired by the State Treasurer.  It conducts its business at quarterly meetings and its operations are administered through the State Treasurer's Office.

     Meeting Schedule, Information and Agenda
     Members of the Board of Trustees    
     Annual Reports