Bright Start 529: A highly regarded option for college savings
Bright Start 529 has been consistently recognized among the nation’s best plans:
- Morningstar recognizes Bright Start as a 529 college savings plan that stands among the best in the nation.1
- SavingforCollege.com has assigned Bright Start 529 its highest 5-Cap Rating for residents and 4½-Cap Rating for non-residents.2
- Bright Start 529 has been named one of the best 529 plans in the country by national outlets including Time3, Business Insider4, and Forbes5.
- Illinois taxpayers benefit from one of the highest state income tax deductions in the nation.6
A well-constructed plan, bolstered state resources and attractive fees continue to support a Morningstar RatingTM of Silver for the Illinois Bright Start Direct-Sold College Savings Program.
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