In 2008, Southern’s policy team helped to secure state funding for the Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant program for Arkansas 529 college savings accounts. Aspiring Scholars matches up to $500 annually (maximum $2500) for five years in Arkansas’ 529 plan. Southern has opened 576 matched savings accounts under the Aspiring Scholars program since its inception.

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