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Saving and Planning 

Saving and Planning 

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Michigan's 529 Savings Programs

Michigan offers several 529 college savings programs to assist you in saving for future college expenses. A 529 Plan is a tax-advantaged savings/investment plan designed to encourage saving for the future expenses of a designated beneficiary (typically one's child or grandchild).
Learn more about Michigan's 529 Savings Programs

Michigan's Section 529 College Savings Programs

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Michigan Education Trust

Michigan's Section 529 Prepaid Tuition Savings Plan 

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Michigan Education Savings Program

Michigan's Direct Sold Section 529 Investment Savings Program

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MI 529 Advisor

Michigan's Broker Sold Section 529 Investment Savings Program

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Want to start saving for your child's future education? This overview of Michigan's direct sold 529 college savings programs will help get you started. Learn the basics of the Michigan Education Trust (MET) and Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) programs and their tax benefits.

529 Plans at Work

Set your organization apart by offering this unique, free benefit. We are available to:

  • Participate in school events (i.e. Kindergarten Round-up, Welcome Back Fairs, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc.)
  • Conduct in-person presentations on the importance of saving for college and the benefits of Michigan’s 529 plans.
  • Attend employee benefit fairs.
  • Provide educational materials.
  • Assist HR/Payroll with initiating payroll deduction.
 

 

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2023 Joint Events

Staff are available for presentations (virtual or in-person) or to set-up a display at your event. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation or display, please call 800-638-4543 or email TreasMET@Michigan.gov .

Oct 03

MET/MESP Webinar

Learn more about Michigan's 529 education savings programs, MET and MESP. This webinar will cover why it's important to save, the current cost of higher education, the benefits ...

Oct 03 - Sep 03

Marquette Community Enrollment Session

MET and MESP are hosting a free informational session at the Peter White Public Library. Drop-in during this event to learn more about Michigan's 529 college savings programs, t...

Oct 04

Ontonagon Township Library College Savings Presentation

Learn more about MIchigan's 529 education savings programs, MET and MESP. Both programs offer flexible features and tax advantages to help save for a loved one's future educatio...

Oct 17

MET/MESP Webinar

Learn about Michigan's 529 education savings programs, MET and MESP. During this webinar, representatives will cover the current cost of higher education, why it's important to ...

Oct 18

Grand Blanc Community Enrollment Session

MET and MESP are hosting a free informational session at the Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library. Drop-in during this event to learn more about Michigan's 529 college savings programs,...

Oct 26

Plymouth Community Enrollment Session

MET and MESP are hosting a free informational session at the Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex (PARC). Drop-in during this event to learn more about Michigan's 529 college ...

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MiABLE

The mission of MiABLE is to encourage and assist the saving of private funds to help persons with disabilities cover costs that support their health, independence and quality of life.


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