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Parents and caregivers of elementary students overwhelmingly believe that some form of post-secondary education will be necessary to help their children succeed in the future. Even so, many are unsure of where to start, or how to help their children on a limited budget. The Wisconsin College Savings Program is a state agency that seeks partnerships with school districts to empower their employees and families with tools to save and plan for post-secondary education with Wisconsin 529 College Savings Plans (Edvest and Tomorrow’s Scholar), especially early in a child’s educational journey. Learn how the Wisconsin College Savings Program can help your district: connect parents & caregivers to information to help them plan and save for future post-secondary education; implement activities and lessons that encourage a post-secondary mindset in elementary students in collaboration with local partners like UW- Extension; consider partnerships with philanthropic organizations to offer universal deposits for all students in your district or early scholarships to encourage greater achievement through middle school; and offer a free workplace benefit to your employees, empowering them to save for their own family educational needs.