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With Franklin Templeton, it is easy for family and friends to contribute to your 529 account with Ugift®.

How Ugift® works

Ugift® is an easy, free-to-use service that lets 529 plan account owners encourage family and friends to celebrate children's milestones with the gift of college savings.1

 

 

 

Get unique code

Account owners receive a unique Ugift® code for each beneficiary/student through their online access.

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Share

The code can be shared with family and friends to use at www.ugift529.com to contribute.

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Friends and family contribute

They can gift at any time, electronically or by mail, directly into your 529 plan account.

  1. Ugift® is an optional service, is separate from the Plan, and is not affiliated with HESAA, the Program Manager or any affiliate thereof.  For more information on Ugift®, visit www.ugift529.com.

All investments involve risk including possible loss of principal.  

Investors should carefully consider the 529 plan’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. To obtain the Program Description, which contains this and other information, talk to your financial professional or call Franklin Distributors, LLC, the manager and underwriter for the 529 plan at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236 or visit franklintempleton.com. You should read the Program Description carefully before investing and consider whether your, or the beneficiary’s, home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in its qualified tuition program. 

Franklin Templeton’s 529 College Savings Plan is offered and administered by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA); managed and distributed by Franklin Distributors, LLC, an affiliate of Franklin Resources, Inc., 
which operates as Franklin Templeton. 

Investments in Franklin Templeton’s 529 College Savings Plan are not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency and are not deposits or other obligations of any depository institution. Investments are not guaranteed by the State of New Jersey, Franklin Templeton, or its affiliates and are subject to risks, including loss of principal amount invested. Investing in the plan does not guarantee admission to any particular primary, secondary school or college, or sufficient funds for primary, secondary school or college.

This material is being provided for general informational and educational purposes and should not be considered or relied upon as legal, tax or investment advice or an investment recommendation, or as a substitute for legal or tax counsel and provided for educational and informational purposes only. Franklin Templeton does not provide legal or tax advice. Federal and state laws and regulations are complex and subject to change, which can materially impact your results. Franklin Templeton cannot guarantee that such information is accurate, complete or timely; and disclaims any liability arising out of your use of, or any tax position taken in reliance on, such information.

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