How it Works Begin a brighter future now.

1

Start your journey

Open an Arkansas Brighter Future 529 account & select the investment plan that’s right for you.

2

Save regularly & stay on track

Every contribution counts. Contribute anytime or set recurring contributions to make saving automatic.

3

Use your 529 savings when you are ready

Your savings can be used at a variety of eligible educational institutions for tuition, books, fees, and more!1

How it Works Your Account for education savings

1

Start your journey

Open an Arkansas Brighter Future 529 account & select the investment plan that’s right for you.

2

Save regularly & stay on track

Every contribution counts. Contribute anytime or set recurring contributions to make saving automatic.

3

Use your 529 savings when you are ready

Your savings can be used at a variety of eligible educational institutions for tuition, books, fees, and more!1

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Tax-free education savings means more potential.

With an Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan account, your savings has the potential to grow at a faster rate than if you had invested in a comparable taxable account. The plan offers several tax advantages that can help you save more for education.

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Manage your account anywhere, anytime, from any device.

Your Brighter Future account provides a highly rated mobile app that makes it easy for you to track progress towards your goals, make contributions, and invite friends and family to be part of your savings journey.

Try the new READYSAVE™ 529 mobile app

*As of January 31, 2022, READYSAVE™ 529 is the only mobile app that supports the Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan

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DO YOU STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? We know that opening a 529 plan account can feel overwhelming. More than 25,000 families have used an Arkansas 529 plan account to save for education.

As of January 31, 2022, READYSAVE™ 529 is the only mobile app that supports the Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan.
All other apps have been deactivated. Please contact Client Service at 1.800.587.7301 if you have any questions.

1An eligible institution is one that can participate in federal financial aid programs and K-12 programs.