The lasting gift of education
Family and friends can help you save for college by taking advantage of Ugift and Upromise, or by setting up recurring contributions.
Finally, a present they won't outgrow
Make saving for college more convenient with Ugift, a simple way to let family and friends contribute to your child's CollegeBound 529 account.
How Ugift Works:
Open an account
After you open a CollegeBound 529 account, you will receive a Ugift code specific to your account's beneficiary.
Share your code
Share your unique code with family and friends.
Receive contributions
Once family and friends have your Ugift code, they can visit Ugift529.com to make a gift contribution.
A rewards program that matters
Since 2001, Upromise has helped its members earn millions in cash back for college from eligible everyday purchases.
How Upromise Works:
Open an account
Visit Upromise.com for more information and to enroll in the program. Signing up is free, fast, easy, and secure.
Make purchases
Buy what you usually purchase through participating partners, and a percentage of your eligible spending will be deposited in your Upromise account.
Receive contributions
Link your Upromise account with your CollegeBound 529 account and have your education savings automatically transferred.1
Set up recurring contributions
Access your account to set up contributions online. Use the interactive chart below to see how monthly contributions can add up over time.
Source: Invesco. Hypothetical examples and estimates of a 6% average annual total return are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent actual performance of any particular investment product or real investor. Your actual return isn't likely to be constant from year to year, and there is no guarantee that a specific rate of return will be achieved.
1Upromise is an optional service offered by Upromise, Inc., is separate from CollegeBound 529, and is not affiliated with the Program Manager or the State of Rhode Island. Terms and conditions apply to the Upromise service. Participating companies, contribution levels, and terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Transfers from Upromise to a CollegeBound 529 account are subject to a $25 minimum. Upromise and the Upromise logo are registered service marks of Upromise, Inc.