Up to 25 chances to win free prizes.

After 25 years of helping families save for higher education costs, we’re celebrating the occasion by bringing you in on the fun. Between May 29 and June 29, 2026, we’re offering 25 chances for you to win a prize.

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We’re a state-sponsored savings plan that can be used to help families save for the cost of college, trade school, and other higher education paths. Thanks to benefits you won’t get with traditional savings plans, it’s often a smarter way to plan for your loved one’s big dreams.

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How to enter and be eligible to win.

  1. Fill out the entry form any time between now and June 29.
  2. When you enter, you will automatically be added to a pool for every remaining day of the giveaway (for example: if you enter on Day 1 and don’t win right away, you could still win Day 20’s prize). You can only enter once and if you do win a prize, you’ll be automatically removed from the pool for the remainder of the contest.
  3. Daily winners will be drawn and contacted beginning June 15, 2026.

Get a sneak peek at what's up for grabs.

Entertainment & Events

Kids & Learning

Travel & Outdoors

Activities & Experiences

Food & Everyday Treats

Scroll right on calendar to view all days.

June 2026

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
June 15
NEST Account Contribution ($250)

Giveaway Category: Kids & Learning

June 16
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Annual Household Membership ($205)

Giveaway Category: Travel & Outdoors

June 17
Lincoln Children’s Zoo Annual Family Membership ($145)

Giveaway Category: Travel & Outdoors

June 18
Fat Brain Toys Gift Card ($150)

Giveaway Category: Kids & Learning

June 19
“Make-A-Fort” Building Kit ($100)

Giveaway Category: Kids & Learning

June 22
Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure Family Pass ($135)

Giveaway Category: Travel & Outdoors

June 23
1-Year Marcus Theatres Movie Club Membership ($120)

Giveaway Category: Entertainment & Events

June 24
Omaha Children’s Museum Family Membership ($160)

Giveaway Category: Activities & Experiences

June 25
Runza Gift Card ($100)

Giveaway Category: Food & Everyday Treats

June 26
Big Apple Fun Center Gift Card (Kearney) ($150)

Giveaway Category: Entertainment & Events

June 29
KiwiCo One-Year Subscription Box ($230)

Giveaway Category: Kids & Learning

June 30
Paint Yourself Silly Gift Card ($100)

Giveaway Category: Activities & Experiences

July 2026

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
July 1
Edgerton Explorit Center Gift Card (Aurora) ($120)

Giveaway Category: Activities & Experiences

July 2
Lied Center Gift Certificate ($150)

Giveaway Category: Entertainment & Events

July 3
Lincoln Children’s Museum Family Membership ($135)

Giveaway Category: Activities & Experiences

July 6
(4) Omaha Storm Chasers Tickets (~$151) – 8/23 game

Giveaway Category: Entertainment & Events

July 7
Scooter’s Coffee Gift Card ($100)

Giveaway Category: Food & Everyday Treats

July 8
GetOut Nebraska Passes for 4 ($200)

Giveaway Category: Travel & Outdoors

July 9
Hy-Vee Gift Card ($150)

Giveaway Category: Food & Everyday Treats

July 10
Kiewit Luminarium Annual Family Membership ($175)

Giveaway Category: Activities & Experiences

July 13
Rose Theater Gift Certificate ($150)

Giveaway Category: Entertainment & Events

July 14
The Nugget Modular Couch ($250)

Giveaway Category: Kids & Learning

July 15
(4) Husker Football Tickets (~$250) – 9/5 game (first game of season)

Giveaway Category: Entertainment & Events

July 16
Lovevery 6-Month Subscription Box ($240)

Giveaway Category: Kids & Learning

July 17
NEST Account Contribution ($250)

Giveaway Category: Kids & Learning

Official Sweepstakes Rules

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Enter the Sweepstakes by completing an entry webform available at NEST529.com/25Days or NEST529advisor.com/25Days, or by submitting a written 3×5 card with entry information in a stamped #10 envelope to: (NEST 529 College Savings Plan, P.O. Box 83529, Lincoln, NE 68501), during the sweepstakes period
(May 29, 2026 – June 29, 2026). The drawing period begins June 15 and late-arriving entries may not be eligible for all prizes. You must complete all required fields on the entry form. You must be 19 years of age or older and be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, excluding residents of Florida, New York, Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. You may submit one entry per intended Beneficiary per sweepstakes period . Up to 25 prize winners will be selected. You need not be present to win. The prize winner will receive a prize identified in the official rules. Total prize value is approximately $4,165. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Official rules are available at NEST529.com/25Days or NEST529advisor.com/25Days. The sponsor of this Sweepstakes is the NEST Direct College Savings Plan and the NEST Advisor College Savings Plan.

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