Savannah Nine-Year-Old Wins $5,529 for College

Mitch Seabaugh, executive director of the Path2College 529 Plan, presents Mehki Tuff with $5,529 for his college savings. L-R: Mitch, Helen Barrett, Jasmine Newton (mom), Jordan Barrett, Andrea Burkiett (principal), Patrice Prince (assistant principal).
Mitch Seabaugh, executive director of the Path2College 529 Plan, presents Mehki Tuff with $5,529 for his college savings. L-R: Mitch, Helen Barrett, Jasmine Newton (mom), Jordan Barrett, Andrea Burkiett (principal), Patrice Prince (assistant principal).
Nine-year-old Mekhi Tuff, a fourth grader at Largo-Tibet Elementary School, is one step closer to achieving the dream of attending college. Today, he was announced as one of two winners of the statewide What If…? College Savings Giveaway, and he was awarded $5,529 for his Path- 2College 529 Plan account.

“Winning this college savings contribution now means less financial stress when it comes to funding my child’s college education. Having a college savings plan is the smart way to invest in your child’s future, and it’s always best to start when they are young,” said Jasmine Barrett-Newton. “My grandfather started a college savings plan for my sisters and I when we were young, and that plan lifted a huge financial burden off my family. The burden of debt is not one I want my child to have to carry once he’s completed his college education.”

Eleven- year- old Edward Davidson of Lilburn also won the 2017 What If…? College Savings Giveaway. This marks the fifth year for the giveaway that has awarded more than $120,000 to Georgia children and schools in an effort to help inform families about the state’s official college savings plan—the Path2College 529 Plan. Past winners include Myla Pulliam of Athens, James McCarn from Savannah, Sophia Hinson of Fayetteville, Alden Annis of Dallas, Anand Shah of Snellville, and Isabelle Stoltz from Watkinsville.

“Our goal is to encourage families to think about the future and determine a financial plan to help their children continue their education,” said Caylee Noggle, Interim President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, which partners with the Office of the State Treasurer to administer the Path2College 529 Plan for the state of Georgia. “While it can seem overwhelming to think about the expense of college, parents and grandparents can help create a solid foundation for education financing by saving small amounts regularly over time.”

The Path2College 529 Plan holds sweepstakes and promotions throughout the year to raise awareness about the benefits of saving in state of Georgia’s official college savings plan. Please visit www.Path2College529.com to open an account or learn about current opportunities.

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