The DE529 Education Savings Plan

Sponsored by the state of Delaware and managed by Fidelity, this 529 plan is open to both residents and nonresidents.

We are excited to announce our First State, First Steps program. Delaware residents who open and fund a DE529 Education Savings Plan account with at least $100 for a child 5 years of age or under will receive a $100 match contribution. See program rules

Tax advantages

The Delaware 529 plan offers federal and state tax benefits as you save for a child's education.

Flexible use of funds

Use the funds for a wide range of college expenses at accredited schools nationwide—plus tuition expenses for K-12th grade, certain apprenticeship costs, and student loan repayments.¹

Many investment choices

Choose either an Age-Based Strategy or a Custom Strategy based on your specific investment goals.

College gifting service

Friends and family can send gifts directly to your 529 with our free, online college gifting service. Gifters don't need a Fidelity account.

Fidelity Investments 529 College Rewards^® Visa Signature^® Card

Help to grow your college savings account with unlimited 2% cash back on every eligible net purchase.²

What is a 529 plan?

This tax-advantaged education savings account could help you hit your college savings goals. There's no annual account fee and no income restrictions.

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The DE529 Education Savings Plan received Morningstar's 2023 and 2024 Silver Rating.³

Read Morningstar's 529 industry report

Tax advantages
Earnings	Any earnings grow federal and Delaware income tax-deferred.
Withdrawals	Qualified withdrawals are free from federal and Delaware income taxes.
Contributions	DE529 plan account owners are eligible to claim a DE529 state income tax deduction for contributions to the DE529 plan account made in the applicable tax year. Single persons may claim up to a $1,000 deduction, and married persons filing jointly may claim up to a $2,000 state income tax deduction.
Account details
Account maximum	$500,000 per beneficiary⁴
Investment expenses	Fees vary, depending on your investment strategy: 0.47%–0.95% (Fidelity Funds) 0.10%–0.14% (Fidelity Index Funds) 0.40%–0.59% (Fidelity Blend) 0.05%–0.50% (Bank Deposit Portfolio)
Plan performance	View information on the funds' short-term performance, or average annual total returns by month or by quarter. Download the annual report (PDF)
Additional Resources
Delaware Office of State Treasurer	Find out more about the state sponsor for this plan.
Plan application & fact kit	Download the application and supporting documents.
First Steps Program	A program designed to encourage saving for education, First Steps provides Delaware residents a $100 deposit into a DE529 Plan account opened for beneficiaries 5 years of age and younger. Account must be funded with at least a $100 contribution to be eligible. Read the DE529 First Steps Program Rules (PDF). To opt out of the program, please contact Fidelity at 800-544-1655 or go to 529.delaware.gov.

Consider these tips from Fidelity customers who found easy ways to ask their family and friends to consider gifting to their 529 on gift-giving occasions.

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Are you on track?

Anyone can use our college savings calculator to figure out how much to save each month. Login or become a member to create a personalized savings planLog In Required and track your progress.

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Portfolio	Estimated Underlying Fund and Management Expenses¹	Program Manager Fee²	State Fee³	Miscellaneous Fee⁴	Total Annual Asset-Based Fee⁵	Annual Account Maintenance Fee⁶
DE Portfolio 2039 (Fidelity Funds)	0.66%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.83%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2039 (Fidelity Funds)	0.63%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.80%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2036 (Fidelity Funds)	0.60%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.77%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2033 (Fidelity Funds)	0.57%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.74%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2030 (Fidelity Funds)	0.53%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.70%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2027 (Fidelity Funds)	0.47%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.64%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2024 (Fidelity Funds)	0.44%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.61%	N/A
DE College Portfolio (Fidelity Funds)	0.43%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.60%	N/A
DE Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Fidelity Funds)	0.78%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.95%	N/A
DE Moderate Growth Portfolio (Fidelity Funds)	0.67%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.84%	N/A
DE Conservative Portfolio (Fidelity Funds)	0.30%	0.12%	0.05%	N/A	0.47%	N/A
DE Stable Value Portfolio	0.45%	0.07%	0.01%	N/A	0.53%	N/A

Portfolio	Estimated Underlying Fund and Management Expenses¹	Program Manager Fee²	State Fee³	Miscellaneous Fee⁴	Total Annual Asset-Based Fee⁵	Annual Account Maintenance Fee⁶
DE Portfolio 2042 (Fidelity Index)	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2039 (Fidelity Index)	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2036 (Fidelity Index)	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2033 (Fidelity Index)	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2030 (Fidelity Index)	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2027 (Fidelity Index)	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2024 (Fidelity Index)	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE College Portfolio (Fidelity Index)	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Fidelity Index)	0.04%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.13%	N/A
DE Moderate Growth Portfolio (Fidelity Index)	0.04%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.13%	N/A
DE Conservative Portfolio (Fidelity Index)	0.04%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.13%	N/A
DE Intermediate Treasury Index Portfolio	0.03%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.12%	N/A
DE International Index Portfolio	0.05%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.14%	N/A
DE Fidelity 500 Index Portfolio	0.01%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.10%	N/A
DE Total Market Index Portfolio	0.02%	0.08%	0.01%	N/A	0.11%	N/A

Portfolio	Estimated Underlying Fund and Management Expenses¹	Program Manager Fee²	State Fee³	Miscellaneous Fee⁴	Total Annual Asset-Based Fee⁵	Annual Account Maintenance Fee⁶
DE Portfolio 2042 (Blend)	0.47%	0.08%	0.04%	N/A	0.59%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2039 (Blend)	0.44%	0.08%	0.04%	N/A	0.56%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2036 (Blend)	0.42%	0.08%	0.04%	N/A	0.54%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2033 (Blend)	0.39%	0.08%	0.04%	N/A	0.51%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2030 (Blend)	0.36%	0.08%	0.04%	N/A	0.48%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2027 (Blend)	0.32%	0.08%	0.04%	N/A	0.44%	N/A
DE Portfolio 2024 (Blend)	0.29%	0.08%	0.04%	N/A	0.41%	N/A
DE College Portfolio (Blend)	0.28%	0.08%	0.04%	N/A	0.40%	N/A

The DE529 Education Savings Plan

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Tax advantages

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Additional Resources

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The DE529 Education Savings Plan

Plan details

Investment options

FAQs

529 overview

Why invest in a 529 college savings plan with Fidelity?

Tax advantages

Account details

Additional Resources

How to ask for gifts to a 529 account

Learn more

Hablamos español

Get in touch