DES MOINES – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald awarded a $529 College Savings Iowa account today to 17 year old Riley Domina. Riley was chosen to receive the award after his mother, Jill, entered him for the giveaway as part of the College Savings Iowa 20 Year Celebration Giveaway.

“With the cost of higher education rising every year, saving for future education is not an easy task these days,” stated Fitzgerald. “Our goal for College Savings Iowa is to encourage families to start saving early for their loved one’s higher educational expenses. Saving ahead of time can reduce a family’s need to borrow to cover educational expenses, which can help them and their child get through school with less debt.”