*Up to $10,000 is deductible from New York State income taxes for married couples filing jointly; single residents can deduct up to $5,000 annually.

Contributions to the Direct Plan in a tax year are deductible from New York State income tax, but may be subject to recapture in certain circumstances described in the Program Brochure and Tuition Savings Agreement.

**Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

Before you invest, consider whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

The Comptroller of the State of New York and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation are the Program Administrators and are responsible for implementing and administering the Direct Plan. Upromise Investments, Inc. and Upromise Investment Advisors, LLC serve as Program Manager and Recordkeeping and Servicing Agent, respectively, and are responsible for day-to-day operations, including effecting transactions. The Vanguard Group serves as the Investment Manager. Vanguard Marketing Corporation markets, distributes and underwrites the Direct Plan.

No guarantee: None of the State of New York, its agencies, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), The Vanguard Group, Upromise Investments, Inc., nor any of their applicable affiliates insures accounts or guarantees the principal deposited therein or any investment returns on any account or investment portfolio.

New York's 529 College Savings Program currently includes two separate 529 plans. The Direct Plan is sold directly by the Program. You may also participate in the Advisor Plan, which is sold exclusively through financial advisors and has different investment options and higher fees and expenses as well as financial advisor compensation.

Upromise is a trademark of Upromise, Inc. Vanguard and the ship logo are trademarks of The Vanguard Group, Inc.

For more information about New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan, download a Program Brochure and Tuition Savings Agreement or request one by calling 1-877-NYSAVES. This document includes investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information. You should read and consider them carefully before investing.