Watch and learn

Welcome Back to NYC Public School!

What is the Save For College Program?

A short two-minute overview of the program:

How to Activate and View Your Child’s NYC Scholarship Account

Watch this video to learn how to complete Building Block 1. Also available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Urdu.

How to Open an NY 529 Direct Plan Account

Short how-to video on opening a NY 529 Direct Plan account. Also available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Urdu.

Virtual Workshop: The Save For College Program

In-depth video for parents and guardians that covers how the program works, who is eligible to participate, and how families can take foundational steps (Building Blocks) to earn more money for their child’s educational future:

Virtual Workshop: Choose the Right College and Career Savings Account

Learn about the savings account options available through the Save For College Program – NY 529 Direct Plan Account or a College and Career Savings Account from Amalgamated Bank – so you can choose the one that best fits your family’s needs. Also available in Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin.

Virtual Workshop: Meet the College and Career Savings Experts

Watch experts from the NY 529 Direct Plan, Amalgamated Bank, and Urban Upbound explain college and career savings account options, provide tips on how families can save, and answer college and career savings questions. Also available in Spanish.