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Pay for future education at today's rates
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September is College Savings Month
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared September College Savings Month. This makes it a great time to start thinking about your savings goals and how you can meet them. September also marks the last month of this year's enrollment period. Don't miss out--get started with MET before September 30, 2021.
MET means peace of mind. Parents, grandparents and others can pay for future education at today's prices. MET is flexible, transferrable and portable. MET is easy to set up, easy to use and, most important, an easy way to save for future education. MET is one of the smartest investments you can make in a child.
Enrollment is open through September 30, 2021.
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What is MET?
- What is MET?
MET is a 529 prepaid tuition program which allows you to pay for future education at today's rates. MET is flexible, transferrable and even refundable. MET allows parents, grandparents and other family members to save for the future, offering financial peace of mind.
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Features & Benefits
Transferability Your MET can be transferred to immediate family members, including siblings and cousins.
Portability MET goes where you go. Students may direct MET funds to Michigan private colleges, out-of-state schools or even trade schools.
Tax Incentives Payments made are deductible on a purchaser's Michigan income tax form in the year they are made.
Flexibility Students have 15 academic years from their expected high school graduation year to use their MET.
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MET STATISTICS
7,000+
MET Students Attending
Michigan Public Colleges and Universities96%
Of High School Grads with MET Have Gone on to Attend College
800+
MET Students Attending
Private or Out-of-State Colleges
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Here you will find the full MET contract which provides complete details regarding the program, payment options, pricing calculator and more.
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Pay As You Go
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We have a new way to pay: Pay-As-You-Go! Buy one credit to start your MET, after that you can add to it any time you like! Invite family and friends to contribute too. Click below to learn more about this option.
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EVENTS
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MET staff are available for presentations or to setup a display at your event. If you are interested in scheduling a MET presentation or display, please call the MET office at 800-638-4543, or in the greater Lansing area at 517-241-4884.
EVENTS
- 9/14/21 College Savings Webinar
Learn more about Michigan's college savings plans, MET and MESP. Both plans offer flexible features and tax advantages to help save for a loved one's future college education. You can access these interactive sessions from your computer. RSVP for the webinar today.
- 9/16/21 MET Webinar
Learn more about Michigan's 529 prepaid tuition program, the Michigan Education Trust, during this online session. We will discuss the features and benefits of a MET contract as well as the tax advantages of 529 plans like MET.
- Fostering Futures Scholarship Detroit Dinner
Enjoy dinner, meet scholarship recipients and network with others who share the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of youth. Your participation makes higher education a reality for hundreds of Michigan youth formerly in foster care.
- 10/19/21 College Savings Webinar
Learn more about Michigan's college savings plans, MET and MESP. Both plans offer flexible features and tax advantages to help save for a loved one's future college education. You can access these interactive sessions from your computer. RSVP for the webinar today.
- 10/21/21 MET Webinar
Learn more about Michigan's 529 prepaid tuition program, the Michigan Education Trust, during this online session. We will discuss the features and benefits of a MET contract as well as the tax advantages of 529 plans like MET.
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Want to learn more about MET? Click the button below to fill out the form. We will send you communications including MET news and events.
If you have an existing MET contract and have questions email us at TreasMET@Michigan.gov or call 800-638-4543.
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