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). 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!

 REGISTER here

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 WA529 Invest.

Meet Our Presenter - Jackie Ferrado

Jackie Ferrado is the Associate Director for Community Engagement with Washington 529 College and Education Savings Plans (WA529), a division of the Washington Student Achievement Council. She brings more than 26 years of experience helping Washington families better understand college savings plans and practical steps toward managing future education costs. Throughout her career, she has represented WA529 by presenting information, building meaningful partnerships, and collaborating with community organizations to make complex topics easier to understand and connect families and organizations with trusted resources. Her work has helped hundreds of families start saving earlier and feel more confident as they plan for their children’s education journeys.

Jackie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Management from The Evergreen State College. Outside of work, she is a proud mom of two, a grandmother of four and a devoted dog-mom to one.