Join thousands of families in North Dakota who are already saving for education with College SAVE!

Parents and grandparents alike understand the value of education to help make their loved one’s dreams come true.

Special Offer: Get a $100 Account Contribution!

Use promo code FUTURE during online enrollment to receive a $100 account contribution. Simply enter the code in the contribution section during online enrollment.1

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Meet some of the young North Dakotans who have already begun saving for the future:

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Get the support you need to reach your education goals. College SAVE 529 can help with the expenses along the way and offers benefits like state and federal tax advantages, along with match program incentives.

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Surprise! Saving for this Pride and Joy is easy when you use North Dakota's 529 Plan, College SAVE. The College SAVE 529 Plan offers a variety of benefits like state and federal tax advantages, along with match program incentives.

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This little one is a true gift. College SAVE can also be a great gift, and one that keeps on giving when used early and often enough.

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The goal: Have a plan to save for their future. What better plan to save for K-12 or higher education expenses than a College SAVE 529 Plan.

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There is nothing like sleeping with the knowledge your family is planning for your future with College SAVE. College SAVE offers many benefits like state and federal tax advantages, along with match program incentives.

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So "Berry" excited for the future. Working hard in and out of school is the best way for future success. College SAVE can help along the way and offers benefits like state and federal tax advantages and match program incentives.

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Everyone is happy her parents chose to use College SAVE for her future education journey, even the family pet. College SAVE offers many benefits like state and federal tax advantages, along with match program incentives.

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It is never too early to save for education. And this little one is getting the earliest start possible with a College SAVE 529 Plan.

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1, 2, 3… Ready, Set, Go. Save for three by harnessing the flexibility of a College SAVE 529 Plan. College SAVE offers many benefits like state and federal tax advantages, along with match program incentives.

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Best friends always look out for each other. So do their parents by using College SAVE for their education goals.

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She is the number one reason why her parents prioritize saving for her education by using the College SAVE 529 Plan.

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This crew can tackle anything with a smile…including their future education goals with a little assistance from College SAVE. Start your College SAVE account today and take advantage of benefits like state and federal tax advantages, along with match program incentives.

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So many reasons to celebrate! None better than knowing with College SAVE you could be on track for your future goals. Be prepared for your journey with College SAVE's benefits like state and federal tax advantages, along with match program incentives.

 

Benefits of saving with College SAVE:

Enjoy Special tax benefits

  • North Dakota taxpayers may deduct up to $5,000 (up to $10,000 for married, filing jointly) of your College SAVE Plan contributions from your North Dakota state taxable income 2
  • Withdrawals for qualified educational expenses are exempt from federal and state tax 3

Save in North Dakota, attend schools worldwide

  • College SAVE funds can be used at a variety of eligible institutions including traditional colleges and universities, graduate programs, vocational and trade schools, any apprenticeship program registered and certified with the Department of Labor, qualified post-secondary credentialing4 expenses and even K-12 epenses5

Get a headstart on your savings

  • Bank of North Dakota offers three great Match programs to help you get a head start on saving6

Interested in learning more? Sign up to receive information about the plan.

Please see Official Campaign Rules for complete details

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1 This offer is limited to the first 80 accounts between January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026. Must use promo code FUTURE during online enrollment. For more details, please read the Official Campaign Rules.
2 Rollovers from another state’s 529 plan are not eligible for the state income tax deduction.
3 Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.
4 Qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses generally include tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required to enroll in or attend a recognized postsecondary credential program, and fees for testing and continuing education if required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential. For a program or credential to be considered recognized it must meet certain criteria. Please refer to the College SAVE Program Description for important additional information describing the tax treatment of distributions taken for postsecondary credentialing expenses.
5 An eligible institution includes those that can participate in federal financial aid programs, training and apprenticeship programs, and K-12 programs.
6 The BND Match, Kindergarten Kickoff Match, and New Baby Match are subject to the availability of funds and can be modified, reduced or stopped at the discretion of Bank of North Dakota.

Ascensus Broker Dealer Services is the distributor of the North Dakota College SAVE plan, Learn more about Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

For more information about North Dakota's College SAVE Plan (College SAVE), call 1-866-SAVE-529 (1-866-728-3529) or click here to obtain a Plan Disclosure Statement. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Plan Disclosure Statement; read and consider it carefully before investing. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC (ABD) is Distributor of the College Save.

Please Note: Before you invest, consider whether your or the beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in that state’s qualified tuition program. You should also consult your financial, tax, or other advisor to learn more about how state-based benefits (or any limitations) would apply to your specific circumstances. You also may wish to contact directly your home state’s 529 college savings plan(s), or any other 529 plan, to learn more about those plans’ features, benefits, and limitations. Keep in mind that state-based benefits should be one of many appropriately weighted factors to be considered when making an investment decision.

College SAVE is a 529 plan established by the State of North Dakota. Bank of North Dakota (Bank) acts as trustee of College SAVE Trust, a North Dakota Trust, and is responsible for administering College SAVE Trust and College SAVE. ABD, the Plan Manager, and its affiliates, have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Plan, including recordkeeping and marketing. The Vanguard Group, Inc. (Vanguard) provides underlying investments for the Plan. The College SAVE's Portfolios, although they invest in mutual funds, are not mutual funds. Units of the Portfolios are municipal securities and the value of units will vary with market conditions.

Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in College SAVE. Participants assume all investment risks, including the potential for loss of principal, as well as responsibility for any federal and state consequences.

Not FDIC Insured. No Bank, State or Federal Guarantee. May Lose Value.

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