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.
When do I get my $100 contribution from Baby Grad or Kinder Grad?
Accounts that qualify for the Baby Grad or Kinder Grad programs will receive their $100 contribution within three months of being opened.
If I move from Oregon, can I still keep my Embark account?
Yes. You can still keep your money invested in your account and you can keep contributing to it, too.
Can I use my account to pay for K-12 tuition?
Yes, but there are state tax implications in Oregon.
How do I open an account?
The easiest way to create an account is to do so through our secure online portal. You’ll need about 15 minutes and $25 to get started.
Do I have to live in Oregon to open an account?
No. You can live anywhere in the U.S. and have an Embark account, as long as you’re a U.S. citizen or resident with a valid Social Security number or tax ID.
How do I give other individuals access to my account?
Only you, the Embark account owner, can access your account online with your email and password.
Can my spouse and I be joint owners of an account?
No. There can only be one account owner for each Embark account.
How do I manage my account preferences or information?
Just sign in to your account and click the "Settings" link at the top of the page to access your account information.
How do I select paperless billing?
Log in to your Embark account to go paperless in just a few steps.
How can I access my account online if I enrolled offline using a paper form?
If you created an Embark account offline, you can easily access it online in just a few steps.
Can I add a power of attorney to my account?
Yes, you can use the Power of Attorney Form to authorize another person to act on your behalf with respect to your Embark account.
How can I get my account activity data into QuickBooks or Quicken?
You can download your Embark transaction history from your account dashboard and upload your activity to your accounting software.
Is there a mobile app for Embark?
Yes. If you already have an Embark account, you can download the Vestwell app for iOS or Android and take your account with you on the go.
What if I already have a login on the Vestwell Plan Management site with my Oregon ABLE Savings Plan?
You can access both your Oregon ABLE Savings Plan and your Embark accounts from your online dashboard.
How do I use the Savings Goal Calculator?
Log into your Embark account to use the interactive Savings Goal Calculator to set a personalized goal and track your progress.
How do I redeem an Embark promo code?
You can open and fund a new Embark account with a promo code by selecting "Other funding methods" during the account sign-up process.