NEST 529 has teamed up with the Nebraska Passport Program to promote and encourage early saving for higher education goals.
The Passport Program is designed to engage Nebraska residents and non-residents alike to help them discover Nebraska’s museums, parks, businesses, and more. The program outlines 70 stops throughout the state that participants are encouraged to visit. To earn credit for visiting a stop, a participant must collect stamps for their booklet from a stop staff member or take a selfie to earn a digital stamp. The program runs from May 1 – September 30, and offers a wide variety of travel adventures throughout the state, including seven special stops sponsored by NEST 529.
“We are thrilled to partner with Nebraska Tourism, supporting this year’s Creature Comforters stops,” said Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante. “Summer vacation is a special time for families. We hope to inspire kids to consider their future while encouraging families to start saving funds now to support continuing education needs down the road.”
From walking 17-miles at Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue to tasting local honey in Emerson or discovering new furry friends at Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff, loved ones of all ages are invited to explore Creature Comforters stops. The seven stops include:
· Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, NE
· Graf Bees LLC – The Buzz in Emerson, NE
· Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Lincoln, NE
· The Old Poor Farm Animal Sanctuary in Nickerson, NE
· Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff, NE
· Scatter Joy Acres in Murray, NE
· Shepherd’s Rest Goat and Sheep Rescue in Pickrell, NE
Visit NEST529.com to learn more about the benefits of a NEST 529 College Savings Plan.
The State Treasurer serves as the Program Trustee. All investments, including the portfolio structure offered through the NEST 529 Plan, are vetted and approved by the Nebraska Investment Council.
