The Dream Chaser Sweepstakes ended on October 13. Check back later for the winner announcement.

Thanks for Entering the Sweepstakes that Supports their Future

We’re excited to announce that Jenese Portee is the winner of the NC 529 Dream Chaser Sweepstakes! The Charlotte resident is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where her daughter, Jordyn, is a current student. Congratulations to the Portee family!

The Dream Chaser Sweepstakes concluded on October 13 and offered North Carolina families the chance to enter to win additional funds in an NC 529 Account to help save for future qualified education expenses. The sweepstakes is a part of the NC 529 Plan’s mission to encourage families across the state to plan and save for college and other future education goals.

We’d like to thank everyone who entered our sweepstakes to celebrate National College Savings Month. Stay tuned for details about the next NC 529 sweepstakes coming soon!

Why NC 529?

An NC 529 Account offers a flexible, tax-advantaged way to save for your loved ones’ education — or even your own academic pursuits.

  • Tax-Free Growth. Watch your investments grow free from federal or state income taxes.
  • Flexible Contributions. Choose from a variety of investment options tailored to your goals and your beneficiary’s needs.
  • Custom Investment Choices. Choose from a variety of options tailored to your goals and your beneficiary’s needs.
  • Broad usage. Use funds for college, K-12 tuition, technical and career education, apprenticeships and more.
  • Flexibility. Funds can also apply to student loan repayments, computers, books, necessary supplies and more.
  • Gift-Friendly. Friends and family can easily contribute and help build savings. You can enable your account’s gifting link here.