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“Every dollar saved in fees is another dollar saved for future college costs. We see Colorado working hard to save and send their children to college, and that further inspires us to work hard to provide the best and most productive savings resources. These lower fees combined with our Colorado tax advantages make our Direct Portfolio plan one of the best savings options available.”
Angela Baier, CollegeInvest CEO
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COLLEGEINVEST ANNOUNCES FEE REDUCTION FOR ITS DIRECT PORTFOLIO COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN

Reduced fee structure complements Colorado families’ strong college savings trends.Denver, CO, June 30, 2014 -- CollegeInvest announced today that the administrative fee for its Direct Portfolio saving plan has been reduced by 15%, the latest in a trend of cost savings for its 529 account holders. The fee reduction is the result of continued strong growth in the number of accounts invested in the Direct Portfolio plan in Colorado, and a renewed partnership between CollegeInvest and Vanguard/Ascensus College Savings in which added consumer benefit was the goal. The change went into effect on

COLLEGEINVEST’S SCHOLARS CHOICE STAYS ON TOP WITH HIGHEST PERFORMANCE RANKINGS

Latest rankings by SavingforCollege.com show CollegeInvest’s advisor-sold plan earns high marks for 15th consecutive quarter.Denver, CO, September 4, 2013 — CollegeInvest announced today that its Scholars Choice College Savings Program has been recognized as the #1-ranked advisor-sold 529 plan based on investment performance for both the three- and five-year periods ending June 30, 2013, including and excluding the impact of sales charges. In addition, the plan was again recognized among the top 4-performing advisor-sold 529 plans by Savingforcollege.com—a distinction it has now secured for

ANGELA BAIER TO BE THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF COLLEGEINVEST & COLLEGE ASSIST

August 24, 2012 Contact: Chad Marturano   (303) 866-2060 Denver – Lt. Governor Joe Garcia announced today that Angela Baier will become the new Chief Executive Officer of CollegeInvest and College Assist. CollegeInvest administers Colorado’s 529 college savings program. College Assist is the state’s Federal Student Loan Guarantee Agency. Ms. Baier most recently served as the Interim Director of CollegeInvest and College Assist and was selected to take on this role in a full-time and permanent capacity. “I am very pleased that, after years of work with CollegeInvest, Ms. Baier can

COLLEGEINVEST OFFERS COLLEGE SAVINGS MATCHING GRANT MONEY FOR LOWER TO MIDDLE INCOME COLORADO FAMILIES

Colorado families have until December 31, 2011 to be preapproved for programFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2011 Denver, CO – CollegeInvest, Colorado’s non-profit higher education savings resource, is helping Colorado’s lower to middle income families make saving for college a little easier through its Matching Grant Program.  The Matching Grant Program matches contributions to CollegeInvest’s college savings plans, dollar-for-dollar for qualifying lower to middle income Colorado families, providing up to $500 in matching funds annually (subject to the availability of funds).

COLORADO FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM COLLEGEINVEST SCHOLARSHIPS AND MATCHING GRANTS

CONTACT: Susan Hagar (720) 935-1777  hagarcomm@comcast.netDenver, CO, October 5, 2011 – CollegeInvest, Colorado’s non-profit, state-sponsored 529 savings resource, announced today that it has awarded more than $950,000 in college scholarships to Colorado students so far this year.   In addition, CollegeInvest’s Matching Grant Program continues to expand.  Since it’s inception in 2005, the program has contributed nearly $300,000 in matching funds to the 529 savings accounts of hundreds of low-income families across the state. CollegeInvest works to help families prepare for the

COLLEGEINVEST SHOWS IMPRESSIVE YEAR-TO-YEAR GROWTH

Significant increases in new enrollments and dollars invested illustrate economic recovery and financial savvy among ColoradansCONTACT: Susan Hagar, Hagar Communications 720.935.1777 hagarcomm@comcast.net     Denver, CO, February 8, 2011 – CollegeInvest, Colorado’s state sponsored 529 college savings program, announced today that Coloradans’ savings for higher education has shown significant growth, an indication of a strengthening economy and a renewed awareness of the importance of long term financial planning.  Comparing figures from December 2009 to December 2010,

COLLEGE INVEST’S SCHOLARS CHOICE HOLDS #1 RANKING

Achievement marks the fourth consecutive quarter forCollegeInvest’s advisor-sold fundDenver, CO, January 6, 2011 – CollegeInvest, Colorado’s state sponsored 529 college savings program, announced today that its Scholar’s Choice College Savings Plan, was again ranked #1 in the nation by Savingforcollege.com, owned by Bankrate Inc.  The rating is among Class A-share portfolio performance for the one-year period ending September 30, 2010.  This is the fourth consecutive quarter that Scholar’s Choice has achieved this top distinction. The fund is managed by Legg Mason Global Asset Allocation.

Middle - to lower-income families can apply now for up to $2,500 in free matching college money from CollegeInvest

Colorado families have until December 31, 2010 to be preapproved for program   Contact: Susan Hagar 720 935 1777 hagarcomm@comcast.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2010 Denver, CO – CollegeInvest, Colorado’s not-for-profit higher education financing resource, is helping middle- to lower-income Colorado families make saving for college a little easier through its Matching Grant Program.  The Matching Grant Program matches contributions to CollegeInvest’s college savings plans dollar-for-dollar for qualifying middle- to lower-income Colorado families,

COLLEGE INVEST’S SCHOLARS CHOICE RANKED #1

Achievement marks the third consecutive quarter for CollegeInvest’s advisor-sold fund Denver, CO, September 27, 2010 – CollegeInvest, Colorado’s state sponsored 529 college savings program, announced today that its Scholar’s Choice College Savings Plan, was ranked #1 in the nation by Savingforcollege.com, owned by Bankrate Inc.  The rating is among Class A-share portfolio performance for the one-year period ending 6/30/2010.  This is the third consecutive quarter that Scholar’s Choice has achieved this distinction. The fund is managed by Legg Mason Global Asset Allocation.

College is expensive.  But what does it cost to go without a higher education?

  Opinion Column By Debra DeMuth                          A recent study by Georgetown University projects that within the next 8 years nearly 70% of Colorado jobs will require a college degree.  Currently, 86% of Colorado jobs require at least a two-year degree.  And the lifetime earning potential for a college degree can be as much as $1 million greater than an individual with just a high school diploma.   Over the past few decades, higher education has become a virtual must for American workers.   But with the news of tuition increases, more and more families are

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