Monday, June 25, 2012

Saving for College : CHET Summer Reading Program

Saving for College
Hi there, parents! If you have a kiddo in the house (any age through age 13), consider entering CHET's (Connecticut Higher Education Trust) 2012 think Big! Save for College! promotion. It's free and it's easy to participate and your child will have the chance to receive a $1,000 contribution to a CHET direct-sold 529 college savings account. Very cool...

About 2012's Promotion
Enroll you child in our summer reading program. Pick up a mail-in entry form at the library or enter online. Mail-in forms must be postmarked by August 17,2012.

And Let Us Not Forget
One of 2011's $1,000 winners was East Hampton's own Charlotte Minnick! Click here to read all about it!

About CHET
CHET is Connecticut's direct-sold 529 college savings plan designed to help families save for a loved one's future college education. The CHET direct-sold plan is sponsored by the State of Connecticut's Treasurer's office, and managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc., a recognized leader in managing state 529 saving plans. Click here for more info.