College Savings Forms and Documents
Information updates and investment management changes can be made online by logging into your account . The forms and documents below may be used as an alternative, and mailed to the address listed on the form.
| Form / Document | Description | Requirements |
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| Account Features Form |
Use this form to add, update or delete:
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To qualify for a reduced sales charge you must meet eligibility requirements. This form requires the Account Owner signature. See the Offering Statement |
| Account Information Change Form |
Use this form to update your:
Use this form to change:
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For name changes, we require a medallion signature guarantee of your old signature and new signature by an authorized officer of a bank, broker or other qualified financial institution, or you may provide a certified copy of the appropriate legal documents establishing your name change. A medallion signature guarantee is also required for changing the owner on the account. |
| Payroll Direct Deposit |
Use this form to add, change or delete Payroll Direct Deposit instructions for your account. | Complete and mail in this form. In turn, you will receive a Payroll Direct Deposit Confirmation Form, which you must sign and submit to your employer's payroll department. Your Payroll Direct Deposit instructions will not take effect until your employer has accepted your signed form. |
| Investment Strategy/Investment Allocation Change |
You can change your investment strategy (move all of your funds from their current investment option(s) to new investment option(s), or you can change your investment allocation instructions for future contributions. | This form requires the signature of the Account Owner. |
| Designated Beneficiary Change |
Transfer all or part of the balance in the Account of your current Designated Beneficiary to a new Designated Beneficiary | A list of eligible beneficiaries may be found in the Offering Statement |
| Distribution Request Form |
Use this form to request a full or partial, qualified or non-qualified distribution from your account. |
Submit and sign a form for each type of distribution you are requesting (qualified or non-qualified). We are required to file an IRS Form 1099-Q for distributions from your account during the calendar year. |
| Account Application Form |
Use this form to open a new account. | This from requires Social Security Numbers for Account Owner and Designated Beneficiary, a residential mailing address for the Account Owner, and W-9 Certification with the Account Owner signature. |
| Incoming Rollover/Transfer |
Use this form to direct rollover from:
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If you do not have an existing account with the SMART529 program, please Open an Account online or complete and mail a new Account Application form. |
| Business Entity/Organization Resolution Form |
This form is under development | |
| Agent Authorization/ Limited Power of Attorney |
Use this form for adding a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and adding Trading Authority to this account. Unless authorized, SMART529 limits access to information on any account as well as the ability to make discretionary transactions to the Account Owner and employees of the Program Manager and its affiliates. |
Select the Authorization Level you wish the RIA to have and sign the form under the witness of a Notary. |
| Comprehensive Annual Financial Report |
This report, issued annually by the West Virginia Prepaid Tuition and College Savings Program Board of Trustees, provides financial statements for the program which are audited by an independent certified public accounting firm. |
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| Offering Statement |
Follow this link to obtain a pdf of the most recent Offering Statement for this plan. The Offering Statement provides descriptions of the underlying funds, risks and considerations, and the participation agreement. |
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