Do I need a college savings plan to join?

No. A part of this site is helping families raise the funds and gradually take the steps necessary to get started. The “Brighter Future Challenge”, is designed to help parents set up a college savings plan easily. As you start receiving funds we will be there to help you learn at your pace.

What do I do if I already have a college savings plan set up for my child?

If you already have a college savings plan set up, you can set up your child’s website and start creating a secure network of friends and family members. Add your savings plan account information directly to your child’s account. As your friends and family follow your child and make contributions, the funds will go directly to the child’s savings plan. Using our database you will be able to view and track all donations and totals in real time

How do I enroll in the “Brighter Future Challenge”?

Every child will automatically be enrolled in the “Brighter Future Challenge”, unless you add a savings plan account number to your child’s profile. Next to each child’s name in your account is the contribution amount and history.

What is a 529 plan?

Follow this link to a thorough explanation of 529 college savings plans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq2D9vx-U4M

How do I track contributions to my child?

Diplomakids uses high quality functionality and databases to track each child’s contributions. Whether you have an existing savings plan linked to your child’s website, or you are in the process of saving to set one up, you can always track all contributions in real time. Next to each child’s name, you will have the total amount they have saved listed. You also can click to view all details. See who contributed, when they contributed, how much, and even send a quick thank you.