OPINION — School is back in session across the state, making September a busy time for many Arizona families. September is also College Savings Month, and the start of the seventh-annual statewide essay writing contest where students can jumpstart college dreams by winning $529 for their AZ529 education savings plan.
My office, together with AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan, is asking Arizona fifth and sixth graders: “What is your dream job and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?” Through Oct. 11, all Arizona fifth- and sixth-grade students can share their plans in short essays designed to start important conversations with Arizona families about planning and saving for future education.
Twenty winners will be selected across the state and awarded $529 toward a new or existing AZ529 Education Savings Plan. Winners’ parents or guardians of the winners will be responsible for setting up an AZ529 account if an account does not already exist.