January 31, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Center for Rural Pennsylvania Vice Chairman Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko announced the findings of a study analyzing the differences in how residents of rural counties use and benefit from the PA 529 College & Career Savings Program compared to residents of urban counties.The analysis, performed by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania at the request of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, concluded that urban county beneficiaries of PA 529 accounts have more savings for postsecondary education than rural account beneficiaries even after taking into account various statistical factors. Treasurer Garrity said the report shows the importance of emphasizing outreach to rural counties across Pennsylvania, which she has focused on since taking office."Every Pennsylvanian deserves access to quality postsecondary education opportunities - whether that means a four-year university, community college, technical school or an apprenticeship," Treasurer Garrity said. "This report shows that we're doing the right thing by increasing our outreach to our rural counties, which are all too often forgotten in Harrisburg. As a lifelong resident of Bradford County, one of our most rural counties, I'm committed to making sure every corner of the state understands the benefits of PA 529. I've visited every county in Pennsylvania each of the last two years, and I always talk about the benefits of PA 529 and how saving with PA 529 can help families reach their education goals."Speakers include:Stacy Garrity, PA State TreasurerSen. Gene Yaw, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Vice Chairman Dr. Kyle C. Kopko, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director
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