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Access Maryland 529 (formerly College Savings Plans of Maryland) Press Releases, infographics and a variety of historical information. We’re always available for interviews and to provide the most up-to-date information on what’s going on at Maryland 529.

Press Releases

Press Releases

	Title	Modified Date
	MD 529 2016 Morningstar Release	12/2/2016
	T. Rowe Price Wins Program Manager Contract	1/25/2017
	529 Day Celebration at the Maryland Zoo	5/30/2017



2016 Press Releases 2015 Press Releases 2014 Press Releases

Resources

A link to our event calendar if you’re interested in visiting us as we travel throughout the state offering information about the plans
A brief history on Maryland 529
A fact sheet on both plans
FAQs sheet

Interview Opportunities

Maryland 529 is always available to discuss college savings and details on Maryland’s two 529 plans, the Maryland Prepaid College Trust and Maryland College Investment Plan. If you’re interested in scheduling an interview for a radio or TV program or an article for a print publication, please contact:

Maryland 529
Michelle Winner, Public Relations and Marketing Manager
217 East Redwood Street, Suite 1350
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
443-769-1024

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Disclosure Statement

Please carefully read the Enrollment Kit which describes the investment objectives, risks, expenses, and other important information that you should consider before you invest in the Maryland 529 plans. The Enrollment Kit is available online or by calling 888.4MD.GRAD (463.4723). Also, if you or your beneficiary live outside of Maryland, you should consider before investing whether your state or your beneficiary's state offer state tax or other benefits for investing in its 529 plan.

*Morningstar analysts reviewed 63 plans for its 2016 ratings (10/25/16), of which 3 plans received a “Gold” rating and 10 plans received a “Silver” rating. Morningstar analysts reviewed 63 plans for its 2015 ratings (10/20/15), 64 plans for its 2014 ratings (10/21/14), 2013 ratings (10/22/13) and 2012 ratings (10/15/12), of which 4 plans received a "Gold" rating. To determine a plan's rating, Morningstar's analysts considered five factors: the plan's strategy and investment process; the plan's risk-adjusted performance; an assessment of the individuals managing the plan's investment options; the stewardship practices of the plan's administration and parent firm; and whether the plan's investment options are a good value proposition compared to its peers. Plans were then assigned forward-looking ratings of "Gold," "Silver," "Bronze," "Neutral," and "Negative." Each year, certain of the industry's smallest plans are not rated. Morningstar analysts reviewed 58 plans for its 2011 survey, of which 6 plans received a "Top" rating, and 52 plans for its 2010 survey, of which 5 plans received a "Top" rating. Ratings for each plan were based on five factors: the quality of the underlying investment options; performance of those options; the skill of the managers of those options; the costs associated with each plan; and the stewardship practices of each plan's program manager. Plans were then assigned ratings of "Top," "Above Average," "Average," "Below Average," and "Bottom." To earn a "Top" rating, a plan must be best-in-class across all five areas.

Analyst Ratings are subjective in nature and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. Analyst Ratings are based on Morningstar analysts' current expectations about future events and therefore involve unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause Morningstar's expectations not to occur or to differ significantly from what was expected. Morningstar does not represent its Analyst Ratings to be guarantees.

Please carefully read the Enrollment Kit which describes the investment objectives, risks, expenses, and other important information that you should consider before you invest in the College Savings Plans of Maryland. The Enrollment Kit is available online or by calling 888.4MD.GRAD (463.4723). Also, if you or your beneficiary live outside of Maryland, you should consider before investing whether your state or your beneficiary's state offer state tax or other benefits for investing in its 529 plan.

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