*Calculator assumes 6% annual investment return and 4% annual tuition growth. Use the College Savings Planner for a more personalized report helping you take a closer look at how to pay for college using a tax-favored savings option, such as a 529 Plan. This report takes your college savings goals into account summarizing the total projected education costs in your time frame and estimating the monthly savings needed to meet your goals.

The $25 matching contribution offer ends April 30, 2011.

If you are not an Ohio taxpayer, before you invest, consider whether your home state offers a 529 plan that provides its taxpayers with state tax or other benefits not available through this plan.

CollegeAdvantage is a 529 college savings plan offered and administered by the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority (OTTA). OTTA has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Direct program, including record-keeping and transfer agency services. CollegeAdvantage Direct is described in the current Offering Statement and Participation Agreement, which includes investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information; read and consider it carefully before opening an account.

OTTA also sponsors and provides oversight of the CollegeAdvantage Advisor plan offered by BlackRock. The BlackRock CollegeAdvantage advisor plan is described in the BlackRock CollegeAdvantage Offering Statement and Participation Agreement, which includes investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information; read and consider it carefully before opening an account.