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The START Saving Program is Louisiana's 529 College Savings Plan, and is a great way to save for a child's college education. Click the links to the left of your screen to learn more about the program and to participate.



START Saving Plan statewide media tour


College Savings Plans Network Dispels Top 10 Myths about 529 Plans


 


The Louisiana START Saving Program has received a 5 Cap Rating from savingforcollege.com, that organization's highest ranking.  

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Louisiana's START Savings program ranks #1 in 1-year and 3-year performance in comparison with other 529 plans across the nation.  

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See why START is the safest investment in this economy.

2theadvocate.com explains why START is the safest investment in this economy.

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INVESTMENT OPTION CHANGES
Newly revised regulations now allow START account owners to change their investment option up to two times during the 2009 calendar year. Beginning with the 2010 calendar year, account owners may change their investment option only once.
 
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The following organizations
actively promote START:

Click here to visit the Louisiana Department of Revenue website

Click here to visit the Woman's Exceptional Care, Centered on You website