Dear friends,

The benefits of higher education are well established. A person’s social mobility and economic potential are enhanced by education. And so is California’s prosperity, which hinges on expanding our educated workforce to meet anticipated future job growth.

Sadly, as tuition rates spiral upward and student loan debts soar to an all-time high, families can feel stuck with few options.

Meet the people in the State Treasurer’s Office whose public service inspires us and is making a difference.

Treasurer Fiona Ma presents a $5,000 Scholar Dollars Award to L.U.C.H.A. Elementary in San Jose, one of 20 schools that recently received a total of $300,000 to fund extracurricular and after school activities that create college-going cultures. The annual competition is open to schools statewide. Learn more at: MyScholarDollars.com

Don Benito Fundamental, Pasadena, $15,000

Brightwood Elementary, Monterey Park, $25,000

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May 2019

Letter from Treasurer Ma

The benefits of higher education are well established. A person’s social mobility and economic potential are enhanced by education. And so is California’s prosperity, which hinges on expanding our educated workforce to meet anticipated future job growth.

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Dear Fiona,

I’m going to open a ScholarShare 529 account in order to save for my daughter’s future education costs.

What types of schools and expenses can my college savings account be used for?

Melanie

Dear Melanie,

May 2019 Travels in Photos

Colleges and universities can be expensive. Who wants to take on loans it may take years to pay off? At the same time, we all want the upward mobility, higher income potential, and equal shot at living the California dream that tends to follow getting a higher education.

So, what’s a family to do?

State Treasurer Fiona Ma recommends you consider opening a California ScholarShare 529 college savings plan as soon as you can.

If you act now, you could even qualify for a matching contribution!

Travels in Photos

Treasurer Ma meeting with representatives of WISR – a networking and professional development organization for women in the solid waste and recycling industry.