CollegeSaveUpHelp your employees save for their children's education with direct contributions to their 529 college savings plans.
A financial wellness benefit for peace of mind.
More U.S. parents worry about having enough money to pay for their children's college education than any other any common financial concern. They even worry about it more than saving for retirement.
You can help ease one of your employees’ biggest financial worries, prevent student loan debt from growing, and reach your company’s HR goals for a happy, engaged workforce with College SaveUp.
Parents and students are already taking on student debt to cover the costs of college today. By 2035, the costs are expected to be considerably higher.
| 2020 | 2038 | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state public* | $86,000 | $222,400 |
| Out-of-state public* | $136,000 | $352,300 |
| Private* | $169,000 | $437,900 |
of parents do not have a savings plan for their children's college education.
of parents withdrew from a retirement savings fund to help cover college costs in 2020.
Make saving for college simple for your employees.
Some parents say they feel overwhelmed when they start researching ways to save, and finding a trusted source of information can be a barrier to saving for the future. Our solution simplifies the process for them. The result is happier, healthier, more engaged employees.
How College SaveUp works
Help ease employee stress by making contributions to their 529 savings plan.
The Gradifi team will work with you to determine if contributions, payroll deductions, or both are a good fit for your workforce. Then you pick the contribution amount and frequency and whether it increases. You can even add one-time bonuses. Gradifi then ensures that every contribution gets paid directly to your employees’ 529 plans.
Contributions
Make custom contributions to your employees’ 529 college savings plans.
Payroll deductions
Enable your employees to easily save for their children’s future through payroll deductions that go straight to their direct-sold 529 plans.
Many, flexible choices
Allow your employees to select from any direct-sold 529 plan with College SaveUp. Your company is not limited to just one plan offering.
Proactive benefits for employees
Combine College SaveUp with other solutions within the Gradifi suite to empower your workforce to conquer their current financial stressors and help them plan for and achieve their financial goals.
Our solutions are simple to implement.
Get employees onboarded with ease.
Our easy-to-use platform allows your HR team to set up our solutions with the option to easily integrate systems if needed. We are here for you from start to finish—from administrative onboarding to preparing to launch the benefit through ongoing management.
I'm grateful to even have the option to enroll in this benefit. It shows that my employer understands the importance of saving for higher education. It is one of the reasons why I haven't even considered a new career or relocating."
Ashely L., College SaveUp Participant
Customize your benefits, maximize your impact.
Gradifi is your ally in designing the benefits mix that is right for your employees and your bottom line.
Our exceptional service means less stress for you.
We will work with you to assess your company’s recruitment and retention goals and workforce needs—and to develop custom solutions to help you achieve those goals.
Supporting participants across a wide range of industries
EXPLORE THE GRADIFI SUITE OF SOLUTIONS
FinancialCore
You can help Rebecca save up to$9,576 in interest off her student loan debt.6
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PayDown
You can help Alex save up to 2 ½ years or $17,900 off her student loan debt.7
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SaveUp
You can help Ethan save up to$15,293 in a 529 plan for his daughter's education.8
LEARN MOREReady to make an impact on your employees' financial well-being and your company's bottom line?
Request a demo- Gallup, “U.S. Parents' College Funding Worries Are Top Money Concern,” April 20, 2015, http://news.gallup.com/poll/182537/parents-college-funding-worries-top-money-concern.aspx
- College Board, College Cost Calculator, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/college-costs/college-costs-calculator
- College Board, College Cost Calculator, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/college-costs/college-costs-calculator. Assumes a 5% college cost inflation rate and 18 years until college.
- Sallie Mae and Ipsos, “How America Saves for College 2018,” https://www.salliemae.com/about/leading-research/how-america-saves-for-college/
- Sallie Mae and Ipsos, “How America Pays for College 2020,” https://www.salliemae.com/assets/research/HAP/HowAmericaPaysforCollege2020.pdf
- Estimated savings are based on refinancing a $50,000 student loan with an 6.8% APR and 10-year repayment term to a new loan with a 3.55% APR and 10-year repayment term. Individual savings may vary.
- Estimated savings are based on a $50,000 student loan balance at 6% APR, under a 10-year repayment plan with a $150 monthly employer contribution plus regular monthly payments made by the borrower.
- Estimated savings are based on $100/month employer contribution for five years with a 6% annual rate of return for eighteen years before a child goes to college. Individual savings may vary.