Plan
Minimum contributions
AlabamaABLE
Alabama
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25 per ABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $5 per ABLE Account.
CollegeCounts 529 Fund
Alabama
No minimum.
CollegeCounts 529 Fund Advisor Plan
Alabama
No minimum.
Alaska 529
Alaska
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $25, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $25 per portfolio per month.
Alaska ABLE Plan
Alaska
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
John Hanco*ck Freedom 529
Alaska
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $50. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $50 per month.
T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan
Alaska
Due to our Ascensus transition there is no longer a minimum contribution for any contributions.
AZ ABLE
Arizona
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
AZ529, Arizona's Education Savings Plan
Arizona
There is no minimum to open an account. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $15 per month or $45 per quarter.
AZ529, Arizona's Education Savings Plan - Bank Plan
Arizona
Fixed Rate CDs:
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $25 per month via electronic funds transfer, or $25 per pay period via payroll deduction. Deposits under $250 are held in an interest bearing savings account, and each time the balance reaches $250, a CD purchase is made.
Honors Savings Account:
The minimum initial deposit is $250. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $25 per month via electronic funds transfer, or $25 per pay period via payroll deduction.
The Goldman Sachs 529 Plan
Arizona
The minimum initial contribution to an account is $250 per account, and subsequent contributions have a $25 minimum.
AR ABLE
Arkansas
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Arkansas Brighter Future Direct Plan
Arkansas
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $25, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $10. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $10 per month or $30 per quarter via bank transfer or $5 per pay period via payroll deduction.
Brighter Future Advisor Plan
Arkansas
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $500, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $50. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $50 per month or $150 per quarter via bank transfer or $25 per pay period via payroll deduction. The minimum contribution drops to $25 for gift contributions made through the Plan's Ugift feature.
CalABLE
California
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25, and the minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.
ScholarShare 529
California
Any dollar amount
Colorado ABLE
Colorado
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Direct Portfolio College Savings Plan
Colorado
The minimum initial contribution is $25, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $15.
Scholars Choice Education Savings Plan
Colorado
The minimum initial contribution is $25, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25. There is no minimum for accounts using payroll direct deposit.
Smart Choice College Savings Plan
Colorado
No minimum.
Stable Value Plus College Savings Program
Colorado
The minimum initial contribution is $25, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25.
ABLE CT
Connecticut
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
CHET Advisor 529 College Savings Program
Connecticut
There is no minimum to open an account. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $50 per month or $150 per quarter.
Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET)
Connecticut
There is no minimum to open an account. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $15 per month or $45 per quarter.
DE529 Education Savings Plan
Delaware
There is no minimum to open an account. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $15 per month or $45 per quarter.
DEPENDABLE
Delaware
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
DC ABLE
District of Columbia
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
DC College Savings Plan
District of Columbia
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $25, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $15 per pay period via payroll deduction.
ABLE United
Florida
$25, None
Florida 529 Prepaid Plan
Florida
In the 2020-2021 enrollment, $8,495.74 for a two-year community college contract purchased in a lump sum for a newborn; installment option available as low as $53.70/month.
Florida 529 Savings Plan
Florida
No minimum contribution.
Georgia STABLE
Georgia
The minimum initial contribution is $25.00 and the minimumsubsequent contribution is $1.00.
Path2College 529 Plan
Georgia
$25 (any dollar amount is accepted for contributions made viapayroll direct deposit).
Hawai'i ABLE
Hawaii
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25 per ABLE account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $10 per ABLE account.
Hawaii's College Savings Program
Hawaii
$15
Idaho College Savings Program (IDeal)
Idaho
$25, or $15 per pay period via payroll deduction.
Bright Directions Advisor-Guided 529 College Savings Program
Illinois
No minimum
Bright Start Direct-Sold College Savings Program
Illinois
No minimum.
College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Program
Illinois
In the 2016-2017 enrollment period, $2,022 for a 1-semester community college contract purchased in a lump sum for a newborn, installment option available as low as $43/month.
Illinois ABLE
Illinois
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
CollegeChoice CD 529 Savings Plan
Indiana
Fixed Rate CDs:With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $25 per month via electronic funds transfer, or $25 per pay period via payroll deduction. Deposits under $250 are held in an interest bearing savings account, and each time the balance reaches $250, a CD purchase is made.
Honors Savings Account:The minimum initial deposit is $250. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $25 per month via electronic funds transfer, or $25 per pay period via payroll deduction.
Indiana529 Advisor Savings Plan
Indiana
$25
Indiana529 Direct Savings Plan
Indiana
$10
INvestABLE Indiana
Indiana
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
College Savings Iowa
Iowa
$25, or $15 per pay period via payroll deduction.
IAble Plan
Iowa
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
IAdvisor 529 Plan
Iowa
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250 per investment option ($50 per month per option with the automatic investment plan, $25 per pay period per option with payroll direct deposit). The minimum subsequent contribution is $50 per investment option ($50 per month per option with the automatic investment plan, $25 per pay period per option with payroll direct deposit).
Kansas ABLE Savings Plan
Kansas
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program (Direct-sold)
Kansas
No minimum
Learning Quest Advisor
Kansas
No minimum
Schwab 529 College Savings Plan
Kansas
No minimum
KY Saves 529
Kentucky
As of May 1, 2022 KY Saves will no longer require a minimum contribution amount for contributions received by check, recurring contributions, payroll direct deposit, or EFT.
STABLE Kentucky
Kentucky
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
LA ABLE
Louisiana
An initial deposit is not required to open an ABLE Account; however, a deposit of $10 must be made within 180 days from the date on the letter of notification of approval of the account.
START Saving Program
Louisiana
$10
ABLE ME
Maine
A $25 minimum deposit is required to open an account.
NextGen 529 -- Client Direct Series
Maine
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $25; may be waived for Maine residents eligible for certain grants, and there is no minimum subsequent contribution. With the automatic investment plan, there is no initial contribution amount required or no minimum subsequent contribution required.
NextGen 529 -- Client Select Series
Maine
The minimum initial contribution is $25, which may be waived for Maine residents eligible for certain Maine grants. With the automatic investment plan, there is no initial contribution amount required and no minimum amount for subsequent contributions.
Maryland 529 -- Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan
Maryland
The minimum contribution requirement is $25 per portfolio. The minimum for subsequent contributions, automatic monthly contributions and/or payroll deductions is $25 per portfolio.
Maryland 529 -- Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust
Maryland
In the 2020-2021 enrollment, $5,099 for a one-year community college contract purchased in a lump sum for a newborn; installment option available as low as $44/month
Maryland ABLE
Maryland
The minimum initial contribution amount to open an account is $25. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $10.
Attainable Savings Plan
Massachusetts
None
U.Fund College Investing Plan
Massachusetts
There is no minimum to open an account. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $15 per month or $45 per quarter.
U.Plan
Massachusetts
$300 per maturity year.
MI 529 Advisor Plan
Michigan
$25 per investment portfolio.
MiABLE
Michigan
$25 per account unless the account owner signs up for the automatic investment plan (AIP) or payroll deduction of at least $15 per payroll. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $25, but is waived if the account owner is signed up for AIP or payroll deduction.
Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP)
Michigan
$25, or $15 per pay period via payroll deduction.
Michigan Education Trust
Michigan
In the December 2020 - September 2021 enrollment, $1,875 for a one-semester Community College contract purchased in a lump sum for a newborn. Installment plan payments available for as low as $16 per month.
Minnesota ABLE Plan
Minnesota
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Minnesota College Savings Plan
Minnesota
$25 per investment option, or $15 per investment option via payroll deduction.
Mississippi ABLE
Mississippi
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) Program
Mississippi
$25, or $15 per pay period via payroll deduction.
Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) Program
Mississippi
In the 2021 enrollment, $1,887 for a one-year junior/community college contract (15 semester hours) purchased in a lump sum for a newborn; installment option available as low as $16/month.
MO ABLE
Missouri
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
MOST - Missouri's 529 Education Plan (Direct-sold)
Missouri
No minimum.
Achieve Montana
Montana
$25 or $15 through payroll deduction.
Montana ABLE
Montana
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25
Bloomwell 529 Education Savings Plan
Nebraska
No minimum.
Enable Savings Plan
Nebraska
The minimum initial contribution amount is $50 per account unless the account owner signs up for AIP or payroll deduction of at least $25 per month. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $25, but is waived if the account owner is signed up for AIP or payroll deduction.
Nebraska Education Savings Trust -- Advisor College Savings Plan
Nebraska
No minimum.
Nebraska Education Savings Trust -- Direct College Savings Plan
Nebraska
No minimum.
State Farm 529 Savings Plan
Nebraska
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250 per account, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $50 per portfolio. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $50 per portfolio.
ABLE Nevada
Nevada
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Future Path 529 Plan
Nevada
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $15, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $15 per month or $45 per quarter. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $15 per month or $45 per quarter via bank transfer or $15 per paycheck via payroll deduction.
Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program
Nevada
In the 2020-2021 enrollment, $4,807 for a two-year community college contract purchased in a lump sum for a newborn, installment option available as low as $39/month.
Putnam 529 for America
Nevada
$25 minimum initial contribution, currently being waived.
The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan
Nevada
The minimum initial contribution is $3,000 or $50 through an employer automatic investment plan. The minimum initial contribution for Nevada residents is $1,000 or $50 through employer automatic investment. The minimum subsequent contribution is $50.
USAA 529 Education Savings Plan
Nevada
The initial contribution is $50 with the establishment of an automatic investment plan of at least $50 per month or $150 per quarter ($15 for contributions through Ugift), or $250 lump-sum contribution.
Wealthfront 529 College Savings Plan
Nevada
$500 minimum initial contribution. Subsequent contributions must be at least $100.
Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan
New Hampshire
There is no minimum to open an account. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $50 per month or $150 per quarter.
STABLE NH
New Hampshire
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
The NH ABLE Plan
New Hampshire
The initial minimum contribution amount is $25.00. The minimumcontribution amount using the paper Additional Contributions Form is $1.00
UNIQUE College Investing Plan
New Hampshire
There is no minimum to open or contribute to a 529 account. With the automatic investment plan , the minimum contribution level is $15 per month or $45 per quarter.
Franklin Templeton 529 College Savings Plan
New Jersey
$250, or $25 if you choose automatic monthly investing. A FinancialIntermediary may impose other minimum initial or ongoingcontribution requirements.
NJ ABLE
New Jersey
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
NJBEST 529 College Savings Plan
New Jersey
$25 per investment option. Until total contributions to an account reach $1,200, a minimum of $300 per year must be contributed to keep an account open.
ABLE New Mexico
New Mexico
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per Account.
Scholar's Edge
New Mexico
No minimum.
The Education Plan's College Savings Program
New Mexico
No minimum.
New York's 529 Advisor-Guided College Savings Plan
New York
The minimum initial contribution is $1,000 per account. The minimum subsequent contribution is $25 per account. A minimum initial investment of $25 per month or $75 per quarter is required for a recurring contribution,or $25 per month by payroll direct deposit per account.
New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan
New York
No minimum.
NY ABLE
New York
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Morgan Stanley National Advisory 529 Plan
North Carolina
The minimum initial contribution is $1,000; no minimum for subsequent contributions.
NC 529 Plan
North Carolina
The minimum initial contribution is $25 and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25.
NC ABLE
North Carolina
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
College SAVE (Advisor)
North Dakota
The minimum initial contribution is $25.00 and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25.00 ($12.50 for payroll direct deposit.)
College SAVE (Direct)
North Dakota
The minimum initial contribution is $25.00 and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25.00 ($12.50 for payroll direct deposit.)
BlackRock CollegeAdvantage Advisor 529 Savings Plan
Ohio
The minimum initial contribution is $25 per investment option and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25.
Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage
Ohio
$25 ($500 for the Fifth Third Bank CD option).
STABLE Account
Ohio
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
Oklahoma 529
Oklahoma
The minimum initial and subsequent contribution is $25. There is no minimum for contributions via payroll deduction direct deposit.
Oklahoma Dream 529 Plan
Oklahoma
None, The minimum investment for systematic investing is $50/monthor $150/quarter for account owners who choose to contribute using a systematic investment plan with automatic transfers from bank or money market account.
Oklahoma STABLE
Oklahoma
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
ABLE for All
Oregon
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25 per ABLE account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $10 per ABLE account.
MFS 529 Savings Plan
Oregon
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250. There is no minimum for subsequent contributions or for contributions into the automatic contribution plan.
Oregon ABLE Savings Plan
Oregon
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25 per ABLE account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $10 per ABLE account.
Oregon College Savings Plan
Oregon
The minimum initial and subsequent contribution is $25 per investment portfolio. Subsequent contributions must be at least $5 per investment portfolio. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $5 per month. With automatic payroll deductions, the minimum contribution level is $5 per investment portfolio per pay period.
Private College 529 Plan
Other
$25, but contributions must reach $500 within two years of opening an account. An installment payment plan provides for payments of as little as $25 per month over a two-year period.
PA ABLE
Pennsylvania
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan
Pennsylvania
No initial deposit required. Subsequent deposits can be a little as $1.
Pennsylvania 529 Investment Plan
Pennsylvania
No initial deposit required. Subsequent deposits can be a little as $1.
CollegeBound 529 (Advisor-sold)
Rhode Island
None
CollegeBound Saver (Direct-sold)
Rhode Island
None
RI's ABLE
Rhode Island
The initial and additional contribution minimum is $25.
Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Advisor-sold)
South Carolina
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $100, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25. With the automatic investment plan, there are no minimum payments.
Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold)
South Carolina
None
Palmetto ABLE Savings Program
South Carolina
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
CollegeAccess 529 (Advisor-sold)
South Dakota
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $1,000 ($250 per investment option), and the minimum subsequent contribution is $50 per investment option. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum initial contribution is $50 and the minimum subsequent contribution level is $50 per month.
CollegeAccess 529 (Direct-sold)
South Dakota
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250 per investment option, and the minimum subsequent contribution is $50 per investment option. With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $50 per investment option per month.
ABLE TN
Tennessee
There is minimum $25 initial contribution per investment option required to open account.
TNStars College Savings 529 Program
Tennessee
The minimum initial or subsequent contribution to an account for each investment option is $25. Once an initial contribution is made to the account, there are no required subsequent contributions. There is a minimum $25 contribution to establish the account, regardless of the number of investment options selected.
LoneStar 529 Plan
Texas
$25 per portfolio, or $15 per portfolio with the automatic contribution plan.
Texas ABLE
Texas
Initial contribution of $50 and subsequent contribution minimum of $25.
Texas College Savings Plan
Texas
$25 per portfolio, or $15 per portfolio with the automatic contribution plan.
Texas Tuition Promise Fund
Texas
One unit initially; subsequent purchases must be at least $15. Extended payment plans are available.
ABLE Utah
Utah
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
my529
Utah
No minimum.
Vermont ABLE
Vermont
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per STABLE Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per STABLE Account.
Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan
Vermont
$25, or $15 per pay period via payroll deduction.
ABLEAmerica
Virginia
The minimum amount required by each of the American Funds selected.
ABLEnow
Virginia
There is no minimum initial contribution amount or minimum subsequent contribution amount, however the first $2,000 will be held in the deposit account and only additional funds may be allocated to other investment options.
CollegeAmerica
Virginia
The minimum initial contribution is $250 per fund ($1,000 for U.S. Government Money Market Fund), and the minimum subsequent contribution is $50 per fund. For an employer-sponsored program, the minimum contributions are $25 per fund.
Invest529
Virginia
The minimum initial contribution is $10. No minimum ongoing contributions are required.
DreamAhead College Investment Plan
Washington
Initial contribution of $25 per portfolio; $5 per portfolio thereafter
Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET)
Washington
Minimum initial contribution of $25 per account and no minimum for subsequent contributions. The minimum contribution amount for payroll direct deposit is $5 per account per month.
Washington State ABLE Savings Plan
Washington
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25 per ABLE account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $10 per ABLE account.
SMART529 Prepaid Tuition Plan
West Virginia
One semester unit.
SMART529 Select
West Virginia
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250 per fund ($50 per fund for West Virginia residents), and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25 per fund (no minimum for West Virginia residents). With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $25 per month per fund ($15 per month per fund for West Virginia residents).
SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan
West Virginia
No minimum.
The Hartford SMART529
West Virginia
With lump-sum contributions, the minimum initial contribution is $250 ($50 for West Virginia residents), and the minimum subsequent contribution is $25 (no minimum for West Virginia residents). With the automatic investment plan, the minimum contribution level is $25 per month ($15 per month for West Virginia residents).
WV ABLE
West Virginia
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per Account.
Edvest 529
Wisconsin
The minimum initial and subsequent contribution to an account is $25. There is no minimum if you contribute by payroll direct deposit.
Tomorrow's Scholar 529 Plan
Wisconsin
$250, or $25 per month with the automatic contribution plan.
WY ABLE
Wyoming
The minimum initial contribution amount is $25.00 per Account. The minimum subsequent contribution amount is $1.00 per Account.
