{"id":50,"date":"2021-07-12T16:59:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T16:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeinv.wpengine.com\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2026-01-06T07:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:50:42","slug":"about-collegeinvest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.collegeinvest.org\/about-collegeinvest\/","title":{"rendered":"About Collegeinvest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;hero-section about-collegeinvest&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Hero Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;headline h1-dark&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>About CollegeInvest<\/h1>\n<p>Established in 1979, we are Colorado\u2019s 529 college savings program with over $14 billion in Assets.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.collegeinvest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/about-collegeinvest.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;about collegeinvest&#8221; title_text=&#8221;about-collegeinvest&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Sidebar Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;sidebar-section about-collegeinvest &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.collegeinvest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sidebar-remove-line.png&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;content-sbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>At CollegeInvest our goal is to provide a variety of savings options that all meet the needs of Colorado families, regardless of saving and investment preferences. We provide expert information, simple financial planning tools, and tax advantaged 529 college savings plans to help Coloradans achieve their higher education goals.<\/p>\n<p>The low cost of entry, flexible and unique plans with multiple investment options, and varied contribution levels make 529s one of the best \u2013 and easiest \u2013 ways to save for college.<\/p>\n<p>In conjunction with the Colorado legislature, the <a href=\"\/first-step\/\">CollegeInvest First Step Program<\/a> offers a free $121 gift for every newborn or adopted child in Colorado on or after January 1, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeinvest.org\/matching-grant-program\/\">Matching Grant<\/a> Program is designed specifically to help qualifying middle to lower income families save for higher education.<\/p>\n<p>We are a not-for-profit division within the Colorado Department Of Higher Education, here to help everyone who wants to get a college education achieve that goal and to help make saving for college just a little easier.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there is an Advisory Board Of Directors appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate.<\/p>\n<p>Collegelnvest is a self-supporting state enterprise and does not receive taxpayer funding.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; 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icon_alt=&#8221;Blue mail icon&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Icon Content Item&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>mailing address<\/h3>\n<p>collegeinvest<br \/>1600 broadway, suite 2300<br \/>denver, co 80202<\/p>\n<p>[\/cumo_side_item][cumo_side_item icon=&#8221;https:\/\/www.collegeinvest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/quicklink-icon.png&#8221; icon_alt=&#8221;Blue link icon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>quick links<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/about-collegeinvest\/board-of-directors\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Board of Directors<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/images\/pdfs\/CollegeInvestAuthorizingStatutes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Authorized Statutes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/legislative-updates\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legislative and Tax Treatment Updates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about-collegeinvest\/financial-statements\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Financial Statements <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/first-step\/first-step-reports\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First Step Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/careers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Careers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/media\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Media<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about-collegeinvest\/staff-directory\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staff Directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/cumo_side_item][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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