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STEP 1: LEARN ABOUT THE SAFE ACCOUNTIn the Savings Account for Education, also called the SAFE Account, youth between the ages of 10 and 17 and their parents can save up to $500 and receive $1,500 in match dollars from EARN.
They can then invest their $2,000 in the youth’s higher education or in college prep – SAT classes, tutoring costs or books, to name a few.
Qualifying families -- youth and at least one parent -- must complete an orientation and 8 hours of money management training before they begin to save. The training includes break-out sessions for youth and adults, as well as activities for the family to complete together.
Participants in the SAFE Project will also have access to ongoing workshops, on topics ranging from how to save for higher education costs to how to access financial aid and scholarships.
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Step 2: Find out if you qualify >>