Alumni at Nearly 300 Private Colleges Will Receive Matching Dollars for Starting 529 Plan
CollegeWell, a comprehensive college savings and financing advisory organization and sponsor of the Private College 529 Plan (PC529), announced it will match up to $500 for the first 500 alumni from the nearly 300 private colleges and universities participating in the prepaid plan who enroll and make their first savings deposit. The alumni match incentive program will be offered through September 30, 2025, and families who enroll before July 1st, 2025, will lock in current 2024-2025 tuition rates.
CollegeWell Strengthens Leadership Team with the Addition of Two Strategic Hires
Today, CollegeWell, a comprehensive college savings and financing advisory organization and the sponsor of the Private College 529 Plan (PC 529), announced the appointments of Connor Swan as its Manager of Partner Success and Kim Gavrilles as its Manager of Customer Engagement, furthering CollegeWell’s commitment to supporting its partner institutions and families as they seek innovative approaches to college financing.
Survey Finds the Majority of Parents Expect to Significantly Influence, Contribute Financially to Child’s Pursuit of Higher Education
A new survey released today from CollegeWell, a premier organization that facilitates expert guidance and support for families pursuing higher education, found that 62 percent of parents expect to significantly influence their children’s college or university selection. Parents also indicated they would like to finance nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of the total cost of higher education for their children. At a time when the nation grapples with the increased cost of higher education, legacy admissions, and ongoing debate about the value of four-year degrees, the data reveal critical insights into family perspectives on college planning, financing and savings.
