Boston is investing in education by providing $50 to every kindergartner enrolled in public school to jump-start college savings funds.
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The city also is incentivizing families to continue adding to the accounts -- the more they add, the more the city will match. "Research shows when kids have even a small amount of money set aside, they're three times more likely to go to college," Cassellius added."Boston Saves is helping us show students from an early age their city supports them, and that they should dream big."
On the first day of school for our preschool and kindergarten students, we're happy to announce that Boston Saves, our children’s savings account program, is expanding to all K2 kindergartners enrolled in @bostonschools. Learn more: https://t.co/0vqYUYyTIh pic.twitter.com/hkI9LjBL7r
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