With school back in session, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs wants you to know that Illinois has great programs geared to help you save for your kids' college funds. The programs are called Brightstart and Brightdirections.

Frerichs says too many college grads have debt, and this is one way to help alleviate the financial burdens for college.

For more information on Brightstart and Brightdirections check out the Treasurer’s website at https://illinoistreasurer.gov/.