College Savings Bond Payments

The Baccalaureate Savings Act (110 ILCS 920) provides for the sale of general obligation bonds designated as “College Savings Bonds,” to be issued pursuant to the General Obligation Bond Act (30 ILCS 330). The initial legislation authorized the governor to structure $500m of general obligation bonds as college savings bonds. Between the period of January 1988 and October 2002 a total of $2,111,800,000 in “College Savings Bonds” were sold. The bonds were issued by the State of Illinois to provide individuals with a long-term investment option often used to fund college expenses. They are marketed as “zero-coupon” bonds, meaning that the investors pay a discounted price at the time of purchase, and do not receive principal and interest payments until the bonds reach maturity.  These bonds are general obligations of the State of Illinois, secured by a pledge of its full faith and credit.  

When a college savings bond matures, investors have several options for presenting their bond for collection of the proceeds. Investors may either mail their bond directly to the paying agent listed below or to the Illinois State Treasurer’s office in Springfield. In addition, they may present the bond in person at the office of the Illinois State Treasurer in Springfield.

Date of Issuance	Paying Agent	Mail-in	Walk-in
January 1988 November 1989 November 1990 September 1991 October 1992  Date Issuance January 1988 November 1989 November 1990 September 1991 October 1992	The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. 800-254-2826 Illinois State Treasurer’s Office – Banking Division 866-458-7327  Original Paying Agent FNB Chicago Independence Bank Chicago FNB Chicago Independence Bank Chicago FNB Chicago Independence Bank Chicago FNB Chicago Community Bank Lawndale Independence Bank Chicago FNB Chicago	The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. 2nd FL CT OPS SICB 111 Sanders Creek Pkwy East Syracuse, NY 13057	Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Banking Division 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Hrs: 8:00 am to 2:30 pm CST From 2:30 to 4:00 pm check will be payable the next business day

Date of Issuance	Paying Agent	Mail-in (Registered Bonds)	Walk-in or Overnight Mail
US Bank Trust 111 Filmore Ave. St. Paul, MN 55107 Hrs: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm CST for receipt of payment same day. OR Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Banking Division 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Hrs: 8:00 am to 2:30 pm CST From 2:30 to 4:00 pm, checks will be payable the next business day.	US Bank 800-934-6802, Option 7 Illinois State Treasurer’s Office – Banking Division 866-458-7327  Original Paying Agent LaSalle National Bank Continental Bank Bank of America First Trust US Bank National City Bank National City Bank	US Bank Trust 111 Filmore Ave. St. Paul, MN 55107 Hrs: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm CST for receipt of payment same day. OR Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Banking Division 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Hrs: 8:00 am to 2:30 pm CST From 2:30 to 4:00 pm, checks will be payable the next business day.	US Bank Trust 111 Filmore Ave. St. Paul, MN 55107 Hrs: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm CST for receipt of payment same day. OR Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Banking Division 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Hrs: 8:00 am to 2:30 pm CST From 2:30 to 4:00 pm checks will be payable the next business day.

 

College Savings Bond Collection Frequently Asked Questions

This table indicates where investors can collect their payments when bonds come due. For any unclaimed bonds held by the state, please contact the State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division at 217-785-6998.

What Do I Need to Collect My Payment?

Three collection scenarios are listed below. If your circumstances are not addressed in this section, contact the Illinois State Treasurer’s banking division at 866-458-7327 or contact the paying agent directly at the telephone numbers listed above.

If you are the registered bondholder

If the payee is the registered bondholder, the following documentation must be provided in order to receive payment:

1. Original certificate. Do not sign the back of it.
2. Properly completed W-9 form, which can be obtained from the IRS website at www.irs.gov. Learn how to complete the form here.

If you are not the registered bondholder

If the payee is not the registered bondholder, the following documentation must be provided in order to receive payment:

1. The original certificate must be signed by the registered bondholder (s) as it appears on the face of the certificate. Do not date it.
2. The signature(s) must be Medallion Stamp Guaranteed.
3. The endorsement must occur in the presence of the individual executing the Medallion Stamp Guarantee.
4. Properly completed W-9 form, which can be obtained from the IRS website at www.irs.gov. Learn how to complete the form here.
5. Payment instructions.

If the bond is registered with a custodian, and the payment should go to the minor (now an adult)

If the bond is registered as a custodian and the bondholder requests that the payment be made to the minor, given that they have reached the age of majority, the following documentation must be provided in order to receive payment:

1. Contact either the paying agent or the Treasurer’s Office to determine whether or not the age of majority has been reached. This is determined by age and registration type.
2. The original certificate must be signed by the minor as their name appears on the face of the certificate. Do not date it.
3. The signature must be Medallion Stamp Guaranteed.
4. The endorsement must occur in the presence of the individual executing the Medallion Stamp Guarantee.
5. Properly completed W-9 form, which can be obtained from the IRS website at www.irs.gov. Learn how to complete the form here.

Can the Treasurer’s Office help me with the tax questions for bond payments? No. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office can’t provide tax advice about these bonds. For help, contact a tax preparer, the IRS, or the Department of Revenue in the state where you file taxes.