Give the lasting gift of education.

Birthdays, holidays and personal accomplishments deserve to be celebrated. Instead of agonizing over what to give your child or grandchild for these milestones, make the simple choice to invest in their future by contributing to a 529 college savings plan.

529 Plan Benefits

  • Contribute, grow and withdraw money tax-free when used for qualified education expenses
  • Take advantage of additional state tax benefits that may apply
  • Transfer account to eligible family members
  • Invest at any age and income level

Don't have a 529? Enroll today

Follow the steps below to contribute to a BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan:


Step 1

Complete the 529 Contribution Slip


Step 2

Make your check payable to the BlackRock CollegeAdvantage FBO [Insert beneficiary name here]—provide the Account Number* in the memo section of the check


Step 3

Mail the 529 Contribution Slip and completed check to:
BlackRock 529
PO Box 534433 Pittsburgh, PA 15253-4433


Step 4

Contact your financial advisor to order the BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 gift card


Step 5

Fill out and give the gift card to the named beneficiary

Fill out the 529 Contribution Slip

*Find your Account Number on the first page of your statement or by calling 866-529-8582. If you do not own the account, please reach out to the Account Owner for this information. Contributions will be allocated according to the most recent instructions we have on record.
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