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    Pay for higher education at today's prices

    MET means peace of mind. Parents, grandparents and others can pay for future higher 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 currently closed. We anticipate enrollment to reopen December 1, 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

  • A person pouring pennies into the hands of a second person Transferability

    Your MET can be transferred to immediate family members, including siblings and cousins.

  • map of U.S. with lines across Portability

    MET goes where you go. Students may direct MET funds to Michigan private colleges, out-of-state schools or even trade schools.

  • A plant sprouting from a jar full of quarters Tax Incentives

    Payments made are deductible on a purchaser's Michigan income tax form in the year they are made.

  • Girl playing with a multi-colored slinky toy 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 Universities

    96%

    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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    Enrollment is currently closed. We anticipate enrollment reopening December 1, 2021. Check back for the 2022 MET enrollment kit.

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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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