You don’t have to save for their future alone.
MAX529 makes it easy for family and friends to contribute to a child’s education–while helping you discover scholarships and other ways to grow their education fund.
Start With What You Have
Connect to a checking, savings or 529 account.
Invite People To Help
Make it easy for friends and family to contribute.
Find More Funding Sources
Access scholarships and other funding opportunities.
Build a Bigger Fund Faster
Bring saving, gifting and opportunity together in one place.
Already Saving or Just Getting Started?
MAX529 meets you where you are.
Already have a savings plan?
Connect it. Then grow it.
Connect your existing savings account, checking or 529 plan and use MAX529 to request and accept contributions, access scholarships and other opportunities the maximize the amount you save.
Just Getting Started?
Start with what you have.
Connect any existing bank account today, and when you are ready for a dedicated savings plan you can always switch it later. If you interested in opening a 529 plan, start by visiting our online directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a 529 plan to use MAX529?
No.
You can get started with MAX by connecting an existing checking or savings account. You can change the account where your savings are directed at any time, including switching to a 529 plan later.
What is a 529 plan?
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged account designed to help families save for education. Earnings can grow tax-free, and withdrawals are generally tax-free when used for qualified education expenses, including eligible costs for college, trade school, and certain K–12 education expenses.
While a 529 plan is not required to use MAX, we encourage families to consider one because of the potential tax advantages and long-term benefits for education savings.
If you don't have a 529 plan yet, that's okay. You can start saving with MAX529 today using a bank account you already have and switch to a 529 plan whenever you're ready.
What type of bank account can I connect?
MAX529 provides multiple ways to request contributions, save money for school and earn additional educational expenses.
MAX529 provides a secure and dynamic platform that makes fundraising easy for you and for your friends and family. Your supporters can contribute to your plan whenever they please, one time, annually, quarterly or monthly.
Does MAX529 provide or manage my savings account?
No.
Your savings are 100% within your control. MAX529 will continually offer scholarships and opportunities to help add to it!
How do friends and family contribute?
No, MAX529 is designed to make getting donations easy and maximize the benefits of a 529 savings plan. MAX529 can also connect to a savings or checking account if preferred.
What does it cost?
A student subscriber account is just $5.29/month plus a one time registration fee of $10.
Got siblings? Even better! The family account option is only $7.79 /month and you can have two to five students total per account. The best way to save for the whole family.
MAX529 has a money back guarantee; if the amount of contributions received do not exceed the membership cost, MAX529 will contribute the difference directly to your plan! (see details)
How do MAX529 Scholarships work?
MAX529 Scholarships is a non-profit that offers a variety of scholarship opportunities every month. Student members of MAX529 get FREE access to the scholarship platform! (a $100/year value)
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