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First Step Program<\/h1>\n

The earlier you start, the more it can grow.<\/h2>\n

Participation in the First Step Program is FREE! You can open a plan with $0. First, choose your plan. Then, when you get to Initial Contribution during the enrollment process, simply check the box for \u201cPersonal Check.” We\u2019ll do the rest and deposit $121 into your account after you enroll in First Step!<\/p>\n

As an additional benefit for parents and legal Guardians who enroll in First Step, we\u2019ll match $500 per year of your savings for 3 years \u2013 totaling up to $1,500 in gift contributions from CollegeInvest.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”Text btn 1″ module_class=”first-step” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

I\u2019M A COLLEGEINVEST ACCOUNT OWNER:<\/p>\n

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I\u2019M READY TO GET STARTED:<\/p>\n

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I\u2019M NEW TO COLLEGEINVEST 529S:<\/p>\n

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I\u2019M A COLLEGEINVEST<\/br> ACCOUNT OWNER:<\/p>\n

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I\u2019M READY TO
GET STARTED:<\/p>\n

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I\u2019M NEW TO
COLLEGEINVEST 529S:<\/p>\n

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Programa First Step<\/h1>\n

Cuanto antes comience, m\u00e1s podr\u00e1 crecer.<\/h2>\n

\u00a1Participar en el Programa First Step es GRATIS! Usted puede abrir un plan con $0. Primero, elija su plan. Despu\u00e9s, cuando llegue a Contribuci\u00f3n Inicial durante el proceso de inscripci\u00f3n, simplemente marque la casilla \u201cCheque Personal\u201d. \u00a1Nosotros haremos el resto y depositaremos $121 en su cuenta despu\u00e9s de que se inscriba en First Step!<\/p>\n

Como beneficio adicional para padres o tutores legales que se inscriban en First Step, igualaremos $500 por a\u00f1o de sus ahorros por 3 a\u00f1os, para un total de hasta $1,500 en contribuciones gratuitas de CollegeInvest.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”Text btn esp 1″ module_class=”first-step” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

SOY TITULAR DE 529 CUENTA DE COLLEGEINVEST:<\/p>\n

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ESTOY LISTO PARA EMPEZAR:<\/p>\n

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SOY NUEVO EN COLLEGEINVEST 529S:<\/p>\n

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SOY TITULAR DE 529
\nCUENTA DE COLLEGEINVEST:<\/p>\n

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ESTOY LISTO PARA
\nEMPEZAR:<\/p>\n

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SOY NUEVO EN
COLLEGEINVEST 529S:<\/p>\n

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What is First Step?<\/h2>\n

First Step by CollegeInvest is a free jump-start college savings program passed by the Colorado legislature that benefits any child born or adopted in the state of Colorado on or after January 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

Enroll in the First Step Program today and you\u2019ll receive a free $121 gift contribution to your CollegeInvest Savings Account. What\u2019s more, for parents and legal Guardians who enroll by December 31st, 2026, CollegeInvest will also match their contributions dollar-for-dollar starting in 2026, up to $500 per year for the first 3 years.<\/p>\n

You must have a CollegeInvest 529 Savings Account to enroll in First Step and receive the $121 gift contribution.<\/p>\n

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quick links<\/p>\n

what is a 529 savings plan?\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Annual reports<\/a><\/p>\n

terms & conditions<\/a><\/p>\n

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call us<\/p>\n

800.448.2424<\/a><\/p>\n

Mon \u2013 Fri 8am to 5pm (MST)<\/p>\n

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Email Us<\/p>\n

Send Us An Email<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mailing Address<\/p>\n

Collegeinvest First Step Savings Program
1600 Broadway, Suite 2300
Denver, CO 80202<\/p>\n

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\u00bfQu\u00e9 es First Step?<\/h2>\n

First Step de CollegeInvest es un programa gratuito de inicio de ahorro universitario aprobado por la legislatura de Colorado que beneficia a cualquier ni\u00f1o nacido o adoptado en el estado de Colorado a partir del 1 de enero de 2020.<\/p>\n

Inscr\u00edbase hoy mismo en el Programa First Step y recibir\u00e1 una contribuci\u00f3n gratuita de $121 en su Cuenta de Ahorro de CollegeInvest. Para padres o tutores legales que se inscriban antes del 31 de diciembre de 2026, CollegeInvest tambi\u00e9n igualar\u00e1 sus contribuciones d\u00f3lar por d\u00f3lar a partir de 2026 hasta $500 por a\u00f1o durante los primeros 3 a\u00f1os.<\/p>\n

Usted debe tener una Cuenta de Ahorro de CollegeInvest 529 para inscribirse en First Step y recibir la contribuci\u00f3n gratuita de $121.<\/p>\n

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quick links<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 es un Plan de Ahorro 529?<\/a><\/p>\n

Deseo m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre First Step<\/a><\/p>\n

Reportes Anuales<\/a><\/p>\n

T\u00e9rminos y Condiciones<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ll\u00e1menos:<\/p>\n

800.448.2424<\/a><\/p>\n

Sin cargo<\/p>\n

Lunes a viernes, de 8am a 5pm (MST)<\/p>\n

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Env\u00edenos un correo electr\u00f3nico:<\/p>\n

firststep@collegeinvest.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Direcci\u00f3n postal:<\/p>\n

CollegeInvest First Step
Savings Program
1600 Broadway, Suite 2300
Denver, CO 80202<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who\u2019s eligible for the First Step Program?<\/h2>\n

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Any child born or adopted in the state of Colorado on or after January 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

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The child must be a U.S citizen or resident alien with a Social Security number or federal tax identification number.<\/p>\n

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The Parent or legal Guardian must apply for the program before the child\u2019s 5th birthday.<\/p>\n

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\u00bfQui\u00e9n es elegible para el Programa First Step?<\/h2>\n

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Cualquier ni\u00f1o nacido o adoptado en el estado de Colorado a partir del 1 de enero de 2020.<\/p>\n

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El ni\u00f1o debe ser ciudadano o residente de los Estados Unidos y contar con un n\u00famero de seguro social o un n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n de contribuyente federal.<\/p>\n

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El padre o tutor legal debe aplicar para el programa antes de que el ni\u00f1o cumpla 5 a\u00f1os.<\/p>\n

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Who’s eligible for the First Step Program?<\/h2>\n

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Any child born or adopted in the state of Colorado on or after January 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

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The Account Owner and the child must be a U.S citizen or resident alien with a Social Security number or federal tax identification number.<\/p>\n

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The Account Owner must apply for the program before the child\u2019s 8th birthday.<\/p>\n

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\u00bfQui\u00e9n es elegible para el Programa First Step?<\/h2>\n

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Cualquier ni\u00f1o nacido o adoptado en el estado de Colorado a partir del 1 de enero de 2020.<\/p>\n

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El titular de la cuenta y el ni\u00f1o deben ser ciudadanos o residentes de los Estados Unidos y contar con un n\u00famero de seguro social o un n\u00famero de identificaci\u00f3n de contribuyente federal.<\/p>\n

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El titular de la cuenta debe aplicar para el programa antes de que el ni\u00f1o cumpla 5 a\u00f1os.<\/p>\n

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How to get started?<\/h2>\n

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Open a CollegeInvest Savings Account<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

To open an account, choose from one of our 4 plans. If you already have a CollegeInvest account for the child, just have their account number ready.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enroll in First Step<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Please have the child\u2019s (Beneficiary\u2019s) birth certificate or adoption documents available for reference. Any Applicant\/Account Owner may claim the $121 gift contribution, but only the Beneficiary\u2019s Parent or legal Guardian may claim the potential matching $1,500 funds from CollegeInvest.<\/p>\n

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Receive your gift<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

If you and the Beneficiary meet all of the eligibility requirements, you will be notified by email from CollegeInvest and the $121 gift contribution will be deposited in your CollegeInvest account within 30 business days. If you and\/or the Beneficiary are deemed ineligible, you will also be notified by email from CollegeInvest.<\/p>\n

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After you enroll<\/h3>\n

If the account owner is the Parent or legal Guardian, once you receive the $121 from First Step, we\u2019ll match your future contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to $500 per year for the next 3 years. The Parent or legal Guardian must apply for First Step by 12\/31\/26 to receive this match!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll contact you in January each year to confirm your account information. Then, if you are the Beneficiary\u2019s Parent or legal Guardian, all the contributions up to $500 per year that you make for the next 3 years will be matched by CollegeInvest. Eligible contributions are contributions made by the Account Owner during the contribution period. Upromise, Ugift, employer, promotions including but not limited to the initial First Step award, and other non-account owner contributions do not qualify.<\/p>\n

For more information on the program, click here.<\/a> To read the Terms & Conditions, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u00bfC\u00f3mo empezar?<\/h2>\n

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Abra una Cuenta de Ahorro de CollegeInvest<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Para abrir una cuenta, elija uno de nuestros 4 planes. Si ya tiene una cuenta de CollegeInvest para el ni\u00f1o, simplemente tenga listo el n\u00famero de cuenta.<\/p>\n

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Inscr\u00edbase en First Step<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Por favor, tenga a mano una copia o PDF del certificado de nacimiento del ni\u00f1o (o documentos de adopci\u00f3n). Cualquier solicitante\/propietario de cuenta puede reclamar la contribuci\u00f3n de regalo de $121, pero solo el padre o tutor legal del beneficiario puede reclamar los fondos potenciales de contrapartida de $1,500 de CollegeInvest.<\/p>\n

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Reciba su regalo<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Si usted y el Beneficiario cumplen con todos los requisitos de elegibilidad, CollegeInvest se lo notificar\u00e1 por correo electr\u00f3nico y la contribuci\u00f3n gratuita de $121 ser\u00e1 depositada en su cuenta de CollegeInvest en un plazo de 30 d\u00edas h\u00e1biles. Si usted y\/o el Beneficiario no son elegibles, CollegeInvest tambi\u00e9n se lo notificar\u00e1 por correo electr\u00f3nico.<\/p>\n

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Despu\u00e9s de inscribirse<\/h3>\n

Si el propietario de la cuenta es el padre o tutor legal, una vez que reciba los $121 de First Step, igualaremos sus futuras contribuciones d\u00f3lar por d\u00f3lar, hasta un m\u00e1ximo de $500 por a\u00f1o durante los siguientes 3 a\u00f1os. \u00a1El padre o tutor legal debe solicitar First Step antes del del 31 de diciembre de 2026 para recibir esta igualaci\u00f3n de fondos!<\/p>\n

Nos comunicaremos con usted en enero de cada a\u00f1o para confirmar la informaci\u00f3n de su cuenta. Despu\u00e9s, si usted es el padre o tutor legal del beneficiario, todas las contribuciones hasta $500 por a\u00f1o que realice durante los siguientes 3 a\u00f1os ser\u00e1n igualadas. Las contribuciones elegibles son las contribuciones realizadas por el titular de la cuenta durante el per\u00edodo de contribuci\u00f3n. Contribuciones de Upromise, Ugift, el empleador, promociones incluyendo, pero sin limitarse al regalo inicial de First Step y otras contribuciones de personas que no sean el titular de la cuenta, no califican.<\/p>\n

Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el programa, haga clic aqu\u00ed.<\/a> Para leer los T\u00e9rminos y Condiciones, haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

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The one-time $121 gift contribution from CollegeInvest is available for any child born or adopted in the State of Colorado on or after January, 1 2020. The Account Owner and child must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien with a Social Security number or federal tax identification number. The Applicant must apply for the program before the child’s 8th birthday. Limit one First Step enrollment per child.<\/p>\n

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We receive birth and adoption information from the State of Colorado on a monthly basis. We add that into the online application system for verification purposes. The updated data is refreshed on the 15th of the month so there will be a slight delay before you can apply. For example, if the child was born or adopted in the month of February, you must wait until March 15th or later to apply.<\/p>\n

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Participation in the First Step Program is FREE! If you don’t already have a CollegeInvest Account, you will need to open an account naming the child as the Beneficiary. If you need help choosing a plan, click HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Most plans can be opened unfunded, but you may also choose to make an initial contribution, or set up automatic contributions from your checking or savings account. You can even have your Colorado state income tax refund deposited directly into your CollegeInvest College Savings Account!<\/p>\n

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While the initial gift contribution to your CollegeInvest account cannot be claimed as a Colorado state income tax deduction, any subsequent contributions that you make to the account now or in the future can be deducted.<\/p>\n

Matching funds from CollegeInvest also are not eligible for the Colorado tax deduction.<\/p>\n

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Grandparents (and other family members or friends) are now able to claim the $121 First Step gift contribution for children born or adopted in the State of Colorado from 2020 on. You must have a CollegeInvest account with the child named as the beneficiary, or you can open a new CollegeInvest account. Limit one First Step enrollment per child.<\/p>\n

However, the $1,500 matching incentive is only available to the child\u2019s Parent or legal Guardian that opens an account and enrolls in First Step. The incentive was created to encourage new Parents or legal Guardians to begin a regular pattern of saving for the child\u2019s higher education goals.<\/p>\n

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Sign up by clicking the \u201cClaim your $121 now\u201d button at the top of this page. If you haven\u2019t yet opened a CollegeInvest 529 Account, choose, \u201cNo, but I\u2019m interested\u201d on the next screen to receive a few emails from CollegeInvest which will guide you through the process of opening a 529 account and applying for First Step.<\/p>\n

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CollegeInvest provides eligible Parents or legal Guardians with up to $500 in matching funds for 3 consecutive years, totaling up to $1,500. We\u2019ll contact you in January each year to confirm your account information. Then all the contributions up to $500 per year that you make for the next 3 years will be matched. Eligible contributions are contributions made by the Account Owner (and Parent or legal Guardian of the Beneficiary) during the contribution period. Upromise, Ugift, employer, promotions including but not limited to the initial First Step award, and other non-account owner contributions do not qualify.<\/p>\n

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Parents or legal Guardians of the eligible beneficiary who open a CollegeInvest account, naming the eligible child as the beneficiary and enroll in First Step are eligible for the dollar-for-dollar matching program! Eligible participants must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n