The Nevada Treasury is proud to celebrate National 529 College Savings Day while marking 30 years of supporting college savings for Nevada families through a series of statewide community events and gift baskets for families welcoming babies on May 29.
Observed annually on May 29, 529 Day is a national reminder of the power of college savings plans and the importance of planning early for higher education. With the cost of college continuing to climb nationwide, a 529 account remains one of the most powerful and flexible tools families have to save and invest for future education costs.
“Roughly 30 years ago, the Nevada Treasury made a commitment to help Nevada families invest in their children’s futures, and that commitment has never been stronger,” said Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine. “529 Day is our opportunity to remind every family at any stage that the best time to start saving is today. We’re proud to serve Nevadans with accessible, flexible tools to make college more attainable for all.”
To honor the national holiday, the Nevada Treasury will distribute gift baskets to families across northern and southern Nevada whose babies are born on May 29, 2026. Each basket will include a $529 gift certificate for a Nevada 529 college savings account, helping set newborns on a path toward a brighter future from their very first day.
The Nevada Treasury will be at the following community events on 529 Day, offering college savings information and resources:
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Reno Aces Game | 6:35 p.m. | Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, Reno, NV 89501
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Treasurer Conine and the Treasury’s staff will host a booth at the game to provide information. Fans who visit their booth will have the chance to win a $529 contribution to a 529 account during a special in-game raffle.
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Diving into College Savings: 529 Day at the Aquarium | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | One World Interactive Aquarium at The Boulevard Mall, 3528 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169
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The Treasury will provide free admission to the first 300 guests to the One World Interactive Aquarium. Families will have a chance to explore college savings options and to win a $529 contribution to a 529 college savings account. Deputy Treasurer Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman will be in attendance.
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Summer Salute at Nellis Air Force Base – featuring Victory Capital | 4 to 6 p.m. | Sunrise Vista Golf Course, 2841 Kinley Dr, Bldg. 1619, Nellis Air Force Base, NV 89191
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This special event will honor and support the military community, and 529 college savings information will be available on-site for service members and their families interested in learning more about savings options. The event is open to military personnel at Nellis Air Force Base.
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“The earlier families begin saving, the more their investments can grow over time, turning small contributions into significant savings down the road,” said Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman, Deputy Treasurer for College Savings. “Whether your child is a newborn or already in the middle of their educational journey, we hope to see Nevadans at one of our events because it’s never too early to start planning for their future.”
The Nevada Treasury offers a variety of flexible 529 college savings plans that allow savings to grow on a tax-deferred basis, with tax-free withdrawals when used for qualified education expenses, such as tuition, fees, books or student loan payments. Funds can be used at eligible schools nationwide, including community colleges, universities or trade schools, giving families options across a wide range of educational pathways. Families can open a Nevada 529 account by visiting https://nvigate.gov/programs/nevadas-529-plans/. For more information, contact the Nevada Treasury at collegesavings@nevadatreasurer.gov or by calling 702-486-6980.
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About the Nevada Treasury
The Nevada Treasury is responsible for several critical State functions, including State banking, and transaction management; investment and debt portfolio management; collecting and returning unclaimed property; and administering a number of college savings and scholarship programs. The State Treasurer is elected by the people to a four-year term. Zach Conine is the current State Treasurer. For questions or more information, please call 702-486-6980 or email collegesavings@nevadatreasurer.gov.
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