Dreams to Scholars
Your child has a dream. You need a plan.
Take the first step toward making their future possible with an Indiana529 Direct College Savings Account.
Dreams to Scholars program at John Boner Neighborhood Centers partners with the Indiana529 Direct, IndyEast Promise Neighborhood and Edna Martin Christian Center to help families start saving for college early. The goal is simple: to help you build a strong financial foundation for your child’s education.
IndyEast Promise Neighborhood will fund the first $100 and continue adding $50 each year until your child finishes 5th grade!
Fill out an interest form to learn more about the program and how to start saving for your child's future.
Who is eligible?
This program is open to any incoming kindergarten student at Promise Neighborhood Schools:
- Brookside Elementary School #54
- James Russell Lowell Elementary School #51
- KIPP Indy Unite Elementary School
- Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School
- Washington Irving Elementary.
*Participants are only eligible as long as their child attends one of the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood Promise Schools listed above and are enrolled in the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood Initiative.
How it works
Kindergarteners attending a Promise School will receive an initial $100 in seed funding for their Indiana529 Direct account in Kindergarten, and $50 each subsequent year until 5th grade, totaling $350!
Once enrolled, the student will never lose their 529 account, even if they switch schools. However, to receive the additional $50 each year through 5th grade, the student must be continuously enrolled in a Promise School.
Dreams to Scholars partners with Indiana529 Direct.
Enrollment begins in January 2026.
With a 6%* return, parents can expect their money to grow more than $650 by the time they graduate from the Dreams to Scholars contributions alone!
Imagine what you could have if others also contribute!
What is a 529 Account?
A 529 plan is a savings account that lets you set aside money to help pay for college tuition, job training, and other qualified higher education related expenses. It can used to pay for educational costs that may not be covered by financial aid, including:
- Tuition & Fees
Books - Room & board
- Equipment & supplies
- Tools required for attendance
Anyone can contribute to the account. The account also provides tax benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start by submitting an interest form! Our Asset Development Coordinator will walk you through the process and how to get started.
