First State, First Steps Program

“First State, First Steps” is an incentive program for Delawareans offering a $100 contribution to a new DE529 Education Savings Plan account. The First Steps Program shall remain in effect through December 31, 2026, and may be extended or discontinued by the Board at any time without notice.

In addition to the account being opened during the applicable time period, in order to qualify for the $100 incentive:

The beneficiary must be five years of age or younger at the time of account opening

The beneficiary must be a Delaware resident at the time the account is opened

A minimum contribution of at least $100.00 must be made to the DE529 account when the account is opened

Additional information can be found here .