Every child born in Nebraska in 2022 will receive a one-time $50 seed contribution, as directed by the Meadowlark Act. Families of eligible babies will receive a letter from the State Treasurer announcing their qualification for the Meadowlark Savings Pledge.
When it’s time to continue their education after high school, students can use the contribution toward education expenses. In addition to Nebraska colleges and universities, funds can be used for technical, trade, and vocational schools.
The Meadowlark Program was established three years ago and is designed to help Nebraska families get a head start on future educational expenses. Eligible Nebraska babies born in 2020, 2021, or 2022 are eligible to receive this one-time Meadowlark seed contribution. It is an automatic enrollment that does not require families to pay extra costs or complete any time-consuming paperwork.
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