College Savings, Made Simple with WA529

Thinking about your child’s future can feel exciting and overwhelming all at once, especially when it comes to education savings. Join PEPS and Washington Education Savings Plans (WA529) for a supportive, informative conversation that guides you through the process, with time for questions along the way. By the end of our time together, you may even feel ready to check “open a college savings plan” off your to-do list.
Event Details
What: An online presentation and discussion with Jackie Ferrado, Associate Director of Community Engagement at Washington Education Savings Plans (WA529), on the 5 steps to opening and contributing to an education tuition savings plan in Washington State. There will be an opportunity to get your questions answered by Jackie, too!
Who: This event is for parents with a child of any age.
When: Tuesday, March 10, from 7 - 8:15 pm
Cost: This workshop is offered at no cost to attendees thanks to our generous PEPS donors and supporters who make it possible for PEPS to offer free events like this to our community. Please consider showing your support for PEPS and make a gift online.
Where: In the comfort of your own space! This event is being offered virtually. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link and password. Live captioning will be provided.
Bonus for Attendees: WA529 is providing a $25 deposit for webinar attendees who open a new GET account! To be eligible, stay until the end of the presentation to learn how to claim this offer!
Questions? Call PEPS at (206) 547-8570 or email us at development@peps.org.
Can't make it to this event? Sign up to attend another webinar hosted by WA529.
Check out these additional resources:
- WA529 is Here to Help in Your Child’s College Savings Strategy
- The 3 Most Frequently-Asked-Questions About Education Savings Plans in Washington
- How Can a WA529 Education Savings Plan Be Used? Let Us Count the Ways!

Washington 529 Education Savings Plans (WA529) help families save for education expenses. With tax benefits, flexible contribution options and nationwide choice of colleges, it’s easy to start saving today. To learn more, visit the WA529 site or call 1.800.955.2318 with questions on GET or 1.844.529.5845 with questions on DreamAhead.
Jackie Ferrado is the Associate Director of Community Engagement for Washington 529 Educations Savings Plans (WA529). She has represented the program and the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) for more than 20 years, presenting information, developing partnerships, and fostering community relationships to provide information and resources to families about college savings and early preparation.
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