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Every cent you save today helps make your kid’s education dreams a reality. Discover how starting small helps their future take flight.
Embark is the new name for the Oregon College Savings Plan. Why the change? We’ve always been committed to helping families save for education, and now our name reflects our inclusive mission: to help people save for all kinds of education, not just college.
The plan you know and trust is still here. But now it’s more flexible than ever and built for dreams of every shape and size.
You can use an Embark account to pay for apprenticeships, trade school, community college, and so much more.
Budgets change and plans evolve — we get it. Embark makes it simple to start small and adjust your savings as you go.
Supported by the Oregon State Treasury, Embark is a 529 savings plan that's been helping people pursue education for decades.
Embark was officially awarded “High Honors” from Saving For College, a trusted national resource for education savings plans. This makes Embark one of the top 529 plans in the U.S., and a solid choice for Oregon families.
Embark is a program within Upward Oregon, a statewide effort to make saving, planning, and dreaming easier for every Oregon family. It’s all about access, equity, and making financial wellness a reality.
Change comes with questions, and we’re here to offer clarity.
Embark savings can be used for all kinds of education expenses, not just college. That includes trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeships, graduate school, and more. As long as it’s a qualified education expense, your savings can help cover it.
We know life doesn’t always go according to plan. That’s why Embark is built to adjust with your goals. If your kid chooses a different path or doesn’t use all their funds, you have options. You can: