What is a 529 Plan?

Saving for a child's college education is a top priority for many investors. Leverage BlackRock's powerful resources, online tools and menu of investment strategies to help build a strong education savings strategy with the BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan.

Cost of College—Will you have enough?

It is never too early to begin laying the foundation for future success through education. Consistent investing, sound financial advice and the BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan are the building blocks of a winning college savings plan, and the power to begin is in your hands.

Estimated Cost of a Four-Year Education (Tuition & Fees)*
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For more information, contact your Financial Professional, or call
866-529-8582.

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We know that each account is opened with unique goals in mind & we strive to offer you investment options aimed at making your dreams a reality.

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* Sources: BlackRock; College Board, "Trends in College Pricing 2009." Figures include tuition, fees, room and board. Figures for age 18 based on costs for 2009-2010 academic year. Estimated annual growth of 5%.

The BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan is designed to be a Qualified Tuition Program under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan is sponsored by the state of Ohio.

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses associated with municipal fund securities before investing. More information about municipal fund securities is available in the issuer's Program Description. You may obtain a Program Description by clicking here or calling 866-529-8582. The Program Description should be read carefully before investing.

Any investment in a BlackRock CollegeAdvantage mutual fund-based investment option is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other governmental agency or other party, including the custodian/state of Ohio, the Tuition Trust, BlackRock or any of the mutual fund firms under contract with the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority. An investment in a BlackRock CollegeAdvantage mutual fund-based investment option is not a direct investment in a mutual fund itself. Participants assume all investment risk of an investment in the BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan, including the potential loss of principal and liability for penalties such as those levied for non-educational withdrawals. Regular investing does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. The amount actually available for withdrawal will depend on the investment performance of the investment options chosen.

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