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A New Way to Give the Gift of College

Gift of College

Virginia529 has made it even easier to give the gift of education – gift cards are now available in stores across Virginia! Purchase a Virginia529 “Gift of College” gift card at Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us stores and give the recipient a gift to last a lifetime.

Gift cards can be funded anywhere from $25 to $500 – you control the amount. Even a small contribution today can help pay for tuition, textbooks and other qualified higher education expenses in the future. Every gift can truly make a difference!

You can purchase a Virginia529 “Gift of College” gift card to establish a new account for an individual, or your monetary gift can be redeemed toward an existing Virginia529 account. With this flexibility, it’s never been more convenient to give or receive funds for college.

Whether you’re celebrating a graduation, birthday or holiday, an investment in a loved one’s education is a great way to show you care about their future.

Find your local store Redeem your gift card


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