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Who can open an account?

Anybody with a Social Security number or tax ID can open an Embark account. You don't need to be the beneficiary (in other words, the one who's going to use the funds) of the account to open one. In fact, you don't even have to live in Oregon to start an account.

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Who’s eligible for Baby Grad?

Any Oregon baby under the age of one year old is eligible to receive $100 through Baby Grad.

Who’s eligible for Kinder Grad?

Any Oregon kindergartner who's five or six years old is eligible to receive $100 through Kinder Grad.

What information is needed to sign up for an account?

To open an Embark account, you'll need to provide a few pieces of personal information about yourself and the account's beneficiary.

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