Compare WA529 plans
GET and WA529 Invest
Not sure which 529 plan to use?
GET and WA529 Invest are Washington State’s two 529 savings plans for education beyond high school.
GET and WA529 Invest similarities
- Tax-advantaged savings for qualified education expenses
- Use for all types of education beyond high school at nearly any public or private college or university in the U.S. — even some schools abroad — for trade schools, technical schools, apprenticeship programs, career training, or certification programs
- Transfer to another student if plans change
- Contribute at any time
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GET and WA529 Invest
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| Investment Management | ||
| Investment Management | Washington State Investment Board | You decide! Take a conservative, moderate, or growth approach. |
| Enrollment | ||
| Enrollment | November 1 to May 31 each year. | Anytime! WA529 Invest is open for enrollment year-round. |
| Investment Guarantee | ||
| Investment Guarantee | Yes. The State of Washington guarantees the value of your GET units will keep pace with the cost of attending the state’s highest-priced public university. | No. Just like any other investment portfolio, WA529 Invest is market-dependent. |
| Account Maximum | ||
| Account Maximum | 800 units | $500,000 per beneficiary |
| How to Contribute | ||
| How to Contribute | You can add units whenever you want to contribute via payroll direct deposit, automatic bank withdrawal (ACH), setting up bill pay, or mailing us a check. | You can make contributions to your portfolio(s) at any time. Choose from Year of Enrollment or Static Investment portfolio options according to your goals and risk tolerance. |
| Price and Performance Summary | ||
| Price and Performance Summary | GET Price & Payout > | WA529 Invest Daily Price & Performance > |
| Annual Fee | ||
| Annual Fee | No—expenses are factored into the unit purchase price. | Total Annual Asset-Based Fee varies from 0% to 0.251%, depending upon the portfolio(s).* |
Get more details about Washington's 529 plan options
Review our comprehensive booklets for more about our 529 savings plans for higher education.
GET Program Details Booklet
WA529 Invest Program Details Booklet