ORS 178.335: Network participation for higher education expenses; contribution limits; fees.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) An account owner may establish an account by making an initial contribution to the Oregon 529 Savings Network in the name of the designated beneficiary. Once a contribution is made it becomes part of the network and subject to the provisions of ORS 178.300 to 178.360. (2) Any person may make a contribution to an account once an account is opened. (3) Contributions to an account shall be made only in cash and may be deposited as provided in ORS 305.796. (4) Total contributions to all accounts established on behalf of a particular beneficiary may not exceed those reasonably necessary to provide for the qualified higher education expenses of the designated beneficiary. The Oregon 529 Savings Board shall establish maximum contribution limits applicable to network accounts and shall require the provision of any information from the account owner and the designated beneficiary that the board deems necessary to establish these limits. (5) Separate records and accounting shall be required for each account and reports shall be made no less frequently than annually to the account owner. (6) The board may collect application, account or administrative fees to defray the costs of the network. (7) This section applies only to accounts established for qualified higher education expenses. [Formerly 348.857]
Administrative rules citing this section
This rule cites
- ORS 178.300 — resolved
- 178.360 — resolved
- ORS 305.796 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 178.315: Board powers and duties; rules.
- ORS 305.796: Election to contribute refund to account in Oregon 529 Savings Network; rules.
- ORS 314.840: Disclosure of information; persons to whom information may be furnished.
- ORS 409.265: Use of child’s income for maintenance costs prohibited.
- ORS 458.685: Approved purpose of account; emergency withdrawal; withdrawal upon achievement of account purpose; removal of account holder from program.
- OAR 150-305-0450: Depositing Refunds into 529 Savings Account
- OAR 813-300-0120: Account Holder Use of Funds
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors178.html