College and Career Savings Account Options
The Save for College Program allows you to connect one of two types of college and career savings accounts to your child’s NYC Scholarship Account. Choose one of the options to continue.
NY 529 Direct Plan
Account
A type of investment account specifically created to help families save for college and career training. This account invests in financial markets and has tax advantages. Learn More.
Amalgamated Save for College Bank Account
A traditional savings account at Amalgamated Bank allows families to save at an insured financial institution. This option does not involve investing in financial markets. Learn More.
Already set up a NY 529 Direct Plan Account or an Amalgamated Save for College Bank Account?
If you need assistance, get in touch with us at 833-KID-RISE or [email protected]. Help is available in your language.
The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program is a scholarship and savings program administered by NYC Kids RISE Inc., a nonprofit, in partnership with the NYC Department of Education and the City of New York. NYC Kids RISE is neither affiliated with, nor an authorized distributor of, New York’s 529 College Savings Program and does not solicit investments or provide investment advice. The City of New York and the NYC Department of Education offer no endorsement or recommendation about, and do not control, own or are affiliated with the NY 529 Program Manager and any particular college savings or other investment vehicle, including ones which families may learn about through the Save for College Program.
