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Dollars for College

Dollars for College is a children’s savings account program that provides low- and moderate-income families with a safe, trusted, easy-to-access and low-cost way to build long-term savings for their child’s post-secondary education.

Looking to sign up for a Dollars for College account? Click here.

With as little as $500 saved, children are three times more likely to attend college and four times more likely to graduate.

Dollars for College aligns with United Way’s Aspire United 2030 goal to increase by 20% the number of young adults who earn a living wage, adding nearly $800 million in wages per year to our local economy.

North Texans with a post-secondary education are significantly more likely to make a living wage. High school graduates can use Dollars for College savings to pay for educational expenses to complete community college, vocational training or a four-year degree, which will equip them for good-paying jobs in growing industries with long-term career advancement.

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Results & Impact

1,065

college savings
accounts opened

980

new family deposits
in 2024

$432,052

in total deposits

1,065

college savings
accounts opened

980

new family deposits
in 2024

$432,052

in total deposits

Dollars for College partners:

RAISE TexasLancaster ISDilooklikeLOVE
Dollars for College funders:
Communities Foundation of TexasRyan LLCT-BankVanguardIMA Foundation

Invest in Lasting Change

Together, we can improve access to education, income and health so all North Texans can thrive.

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