Start Your Ohio 529 Plan

Open an account

Anyone can open an account for a student, even if that student hasn’t been born yet. If you’re choosing to be the account owner and you’re not a parent or saving for yourself, our Learn section can help you get up to speed on the potential future effects on financial aid.

This is for: (Select one)

My Child

My Grandchild

Myself

Someone else

Have you made an investment selection yet?

Yes, I have an investment selection. Review your personal plan

I'd like to select an investment now. Go to Plan section

I want to start the application and will choose an investment later.

Show me what other information I'll need to open the account START APPLICATION

Add to someone else's existing account

I have a Ugift code from the account owner

Take me to to Ugift529.com

I'd like to add money online using Ugift but don't have a code

Ugift is the simple, online way for grandparents, family members, and friends to help build an education fund. Ask the account owner for their unique Ugift code, which they can find by logging in to their CollegeAdvantage Direct Plan account. Once you have the code, click on “I have a Ugift code” above or go to Ugift529.com, enter the code, and follow the instructions.

I'll send a check

Ask the account owner for their 11-digit account number. Include that in the memo line of your check payable to the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority and mail to: CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Savings Plan P.O. Box 219305 Kansas City, MO 64121-9305

I need more info

Take me to 529 Gift Central