For nearly a quarter century, West Virginia families (and a select number of families nationwide) have had the advantage of being able to plan for their children’s education using the state’s SMART529 program. It has helped families save for post-secondary and other educational expenses, and is ever-adapting to better serve educational needs. Indeed, the plans, which are issued by the board of trustees of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Programs, are helping families who might not otherwise have been able to prioritize post-secondary educational goals for their children make a generational shift in what is possible for them — and the state as a whole. In the four categories used by Save For College — performance, ease of use, savings success and program delivery — West Virginia’s program is a standout. If that success continues, it won’t be long before students learn they can be, too.