Why:
To withdraw your 529 funds directly into your Backpack account, you need to add Backpack as a bank / financial institution on your NEST 529 Education Savings.
Benefits :
This easy setup will enable seamless future tuition payments and allow you to spend your 529 on textbooks, laptops, groceries, and more with just one click.
Adding Banking Information
Log into you NEST 529 Education Savings account.
Choose Add bank account information to my account
Log into your Backpack account
Enter your Backpack account details into the "Add New Bank" section. Backpack Account & Routing numbers can be found on the Backpack Dashboard or under Settings.
Bank Name: [Backpack]
Bank Routing Number: [Your Backpack Routing Number]
Bank Account Number: [Your Backpack Account Number]
Bank Account Registration: [Your Name]
Bank Account Type: Select Checking
Congrats you have successfully linked your account!
Withdrawing to your Backpack Account
It’s tuition time! Let’s withdrawal funds from your 529 into your Backpack account so you can make your tuition payment
Log in: NEST 529 Education Savings
Click create Distribution request