Faculty and Staff Match
As faculty or staff of a member college, we'd like to help you save for your child's education. Prepay and lock in tuition at hundreds of colleges nationwide. Get started with a special match.
Get startedENROLL AND WE'LL MATCH UP TO $500 OF YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT
You know the value of a great education. Now start building it for your child.
Private College 529 Plan has been helping families save for over 20 years. Prepay and lock in tuition at today’s rates, avoid future tuition increases, and protect your savings from market risk. Because the plan is owned and operated by member colleges, your prepaid tuition is guaranteed and can be used at any participating school.
Right now, eligible employees of our member colleges can get a head start with a special savings match. You qualify when both you and your beneficiary are new to the plan, and your beneficiary is 12 or younger.
How It Works
- Submit the form on this page to confirm eligibility.
- Enroll and fund your account.
- We’ll match up to $500 of your first deposit.
This offer is valid through September 30, 2026.
Quick Answers
Can I only use my prepaid tuition at my college?
No. You can redeem your prepaid tuition at any member college. We have hundreds of colleges nationwide for every academic interest. Search our member colleges.
What happens if my child chooses a public college?
You can transfer the account to another child or eligible family member or roll over the funds to a traditional 529 savings account tax-free. These are just some of your options. Learn more about our refund policy.
What if I don’t qualify for the match?
You can still open an account and start saving. While a match won’t be available, you can lock in today’s tuition rates and take advantage of the same plan benefits.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
- You work at a member college
- You and your child are new to the plan
- Your child is 12 years or younger
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*Terms and Conditions
In order to be eligible for Faculty and Staff Match (this “Promotion”), any participant must be: (i) a current employee of a member college of Private College 529 Plan (the “Plan”), (ii) a new account owner who has not previously owned a tuition certificate under the Plan, (iii) creating an account for a new beneficiary who was not previously named as a tuition certificate beneficiary under the Plan, and (iv) creating an account for a beneficiary who is 12 years of age or younger on the day their account is opened. A previous Plan beneficiary who is a current employee of a member college, as verified by the Plan, may be eligible for the incentive as a new account owner if all other eligibility criteria are satisfied. The Plan reserves the right to require proof of employment as a condition of receiving the match.
This Promotion offers a dollar-for-dollar match on the participant’s initial contribution, up to $500. If multiple accounts are opened for the same beneficiary or by the same account owner for different beneficiaries, only the first funded account will qualify. Participation is limited to the first 500 eligible participants as determined by the Plan. Once this limit is reached, no further Promotion participants will be accepted. The Promotion will end on September 30, 2026, or earlier at the discretion of the Plan.
This Promotion is governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Promotion shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the Plan’s Enrollment Agreement, including binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
The Plan is established and maintained by Tuition Plan Consortium, LLC (TPC) on behalf of its member colleges. Participation in the Plan does not guarantee admission to any college or university. Please read the Plan Disclosure Statement and Enrollment Agreement carefully before purchasing a Tuition Certificate.
We may change these terms and conditions at any time, without notice, and any changes will take effect from the date of publication of the updated terms and conditions.