Pay tuition and more with your 529 account
Use your education savings with confidence
Real-Time Payment Tracking
Payment tracking at every step, from funds on their way into your Backpack account, to payment received and processed by your university.
Integrated with your University
Backpack integrates directly with your school’s student accounts office, so they know a payment is on its way and what to expect.
Guidance & Support
Access Backpack's guides, FAQs, and personalized assistance to maximize your benefits and navigate the system.
The first 529 spending account
Managing 529 accounts shouldn't be complicated. We provide the guidance and tolls you need to make the most of your education savings.
Tax season assistance and documentation
Qualified expense verification and guidance
Multi-beneficiary account management
Support for all major 529 plan providers
Dedicated family support team
Everything you need in one place
Pool family funds
Combine 529 accounts from grandparents and other family members for single payments. "It takes a village" made easy.
Real-time updates
Get instant notifications when payments are processed and see exactly when funds reach your student's Backpack account.
Shop Backpack's 529 Student Store
Explore our extensive list of 529 qualified education products - guaranteed eligible by Backpack.
