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Being a parent comes along with cuts and bruises, spilled milk, sleepless nights, laughter and tears, uncertainties, and a whole lot of love. But with Achieve Montana, Montana’s 529 plan, saving for your child’s college education is simple. Our investment options are designed for tax benefits now and college savings for the future. Because you have other things to worry about right now – like enjoying every moment.

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What

is a 529 plan?

A Section 529 qualified tuition program (529 plan) is a tax-advantaged savings program designed to help you save for college. You can use the assets held in your 529 account to pay for your beneficiary’s tuition, fees, books, and certain room and board costs, not only in Montana, but at eligible schools anywhere around the country. Funds from a 529 account can be used at eligible two- and four-year schools, trade and technical institutes, and even graduate schools.

Features and Benefits

Achieve Montana
At a Glance

Learn more about features and benefits.

Investment
Options

Investment choices to suit your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to commonly asked questions.

Benefits of Saving Early

Let time work harder for you.

Investment Choices

to Suit Your Needs

No single strategy meets everyone’s needs. That’s why Achieve Montana lets you choose from a range of investment options that invest in mutual funds and other investments from leading investment firms, including Blackrock Fund Advisors, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Charles Schwab Investment Management, New York Life and the Vanguard Group.

Investment Options

Important

Federal and State Tax Updates

Updates on Tax Reform, SECURE Act, Montana Taxation of Distributions for K-12 Tuition, Apprenticeship Program Expenses and Education Loan Repayments

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More Ways to Save

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How Ugift Works

Thousands of families around the country have already received over 100 million dollars in gift contributions through Ugift. They’ve seen first-hand the generosity of family and friends who want to give the gift of education, and you can, too!

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Savings Made Simple

Upromise is a rewards program that believes everyone should have a chance to go to college and pursue his or her dreams. Join Upromise for free and then do what you normally do — buy groceries, shop online, book travel, dine at restaurants, and more…

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*This projection is based on the information you entered and assumes an annual rate of return on investment of five percent (5%) and no funds withdrawn from the initial age entered through age 18. Actual investment returns may be higher or lower than those shown. This example is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice. It does not reflect an actual investment in any particular 529 plan. Before investing in any state’s 529 plan, you should consider whether your or the beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in that state’s qualified tuition program. You should also consult your financial, tax, or other advisor to learn more about how state-based benefits (or any limitations) would apply to your specific circumstances.
For more information about Achieve Montana, call 877.486.9271 or download an Enrollment Kit. The Enrollment Kit includes a Program Description that discusses investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information; read and consider it carefully before investing.
If you are not a Montana taxpayer, before investing in Achieve Montana, you should consider the benefits of your home state’s qualified tuition program. It may provide taxpayers with state tax and other benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds and protection from creditors, that are only available through your home state’s qualified tuition program. You should also consult your financial, tax, or other advisor to learn how state-based benefits (or limitations) would apply to your specific circumstances. Tax and other penalties may apply to non-qualified withdrawals.
Keep in mind that state-based benefits should be one of many appropriately weighted factors to be considered when making an investment decision. In addition, you should periodically assess, and if appropriate, adjust your Section 529 Plan investment choices with your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives in mind.
Achieve Montana is sponsored by the State of Montana and administered by the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education, as sole trustee of the Montana Family Education Savings Trust (Trust). Ascensus College Savings Recordkeeping Services, LLC serves as program manager and provides recordkeeping and administrative support services for Achieve Montana. Blackrock Fund Advisors, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., New York Life Insurance Company and the Vanguard Group, Inc. each provide investment management services for the underlying investments comprising Achieve Montana’s portfolios. Although some of the portfolios invest in mutual funds, they are not mutual funds. When you invest in Achieve Montana, you are purchasing portfolio units issued by the Trust. Except to the extent of the New York Life Insurance Company guarantee that is available for the Capital Preservation Portfolio and certain Year of Enrollment Portfolios, investment returns are not guaranteed, and you could lose money by investing in Achieve Montana.
Account owners assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences.
Upromise is an optional service offered by Upromise, Inc., is separate from Achieve Montana, and is not affiliated with the State of Montana. Terms and conditions apply to the Upromise service. Participating companies, contribution levels, and terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Transfers from Upromise to an Achieve Montana account are subject to a $25 minimum. Go to upromise.com to learn more about Upromise.
Upromise and the Upromise logo are registered service marks of Upromise, Inc. Ugift is a registered service mark of Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc., an affiliate of Ascensus College Savings Recordkeeping Services, LLC.
Vanguard is a registered mark of The Vanguard Group, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Used with permission.