Washington College Investment Program

WA529 Invest, formerly DreamAhead, has been helping families like yours save for higher education for over 6 years.

Feel good about saving with WA529 Invest

With a wide range of investment options, compound earnings and tax advantages and dozens of ways to use it, it’s no wonder thousands of people save for higher education with WA529 Invest.

Designed for families like yours

WA529 Invest is designed and trusted by families like yours.

WA529 Invest, formerly DreamAhead, is dedicated to helping families like yours save for higher education

Serving over 26,000 students as of 12/31/20241

Focused solely on making higher education dreams a reality

Administered by the Committee on Advanced Tuition Payment and College Savings

About WA529 Invest

WA529 Invest is administered by the Committee on Advanced Tuition Payment and College Savings (WA529 Committee). The program provides savers with a diverse set of low-cost investment options and tax-free growth when used for qualified education expenses.

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As the WA529 program director, I have the privilege of leading a team of amazing individuals, committed to helping Washington families save for future higher education expenses. I am grateful to work for a state agency, the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), that is focused on reducing barriers for individuals in pursuing postsecondary education and training.

Lynda Ridgeway WA529 Director

WA529 Invest is managed by TIAA-CREF, Tuition Financing, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of TIAA.

TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. manages our wide array of 529 investment portfolios.

  • Pioneer in the 529 plan space and proven leader
  • Serves families and their more than 2 million accounts, helping them save more than $62 billion for college (as of 12/3/2024)
  • TIAA is a Fortune 500 financial services organization founded in 1918

More to explore

  • Explore our plan

    Learn more about eligibility and all the qualifying expenses a WA529 Invest account can cover.

    How our 529 works

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