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Thank you for your interest in the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP).

In an effort to serve you better, please complete the following information. By supplying this information you are allowing us to provide you with  program updates and marketing information relating to the MESP in the future.

Thank you for your interest in MESP and remember, it is never too early to start saving for college.

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WE'RE HERE TO HELP

Don't wait to get information in the mail. Download and print our Program Brochure (PDF, 277KB).

Remember, you can always enroll online any time. 

Questions?  Read the FAQ and the MESP Disclosure Booklet and Participation Agreements (PDF, 476KB), or call us toll-free at

1-877-861-MESP
(1-877-861-6377) 

Already have a 529 college savings plan account with another state and want to move the assets to a MESP account? Complete the Rollover of Account Funds Form (PDF, 56KB) and return it to us along with your enrollment kit materials. 

Don't forget to set up the Automatic Contribution Plan (PDF, 157KB) or use Payroll Deduction (PDF, 60KB) for your contributions.

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You are permitted to transfer funds from another 529 college savings plan to an account in MESP for the same beneficiary once within a twelve-month period without incurring federal income tax. The 529 college savings plan from which you are transferring funds may impose restrictions or charges. You should consult with your tax advisor or the other 529 college savings plan. Amounts transferred from another 529 college savings plan are not eligible for the Michigan income tax deduction.
 

The tax information contained on the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) Web site is not intended to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. It was written to support the promotion of the products and services addressed in the Web site. Taxpayers should seek advice based on their own particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the Michigan Education Savings Program. Please call toll-free 1(877) 861-6377 for a Disclosure Booklet containing this information. Read it carefully.

Before investing in a 529 plan, you should consider whether the state you or your designated beneficiary reside in or have taxable income in has a 529 plan that offers favorable state income tax or other benefits that are only available if you invest in that state's 529 plan.

TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, distributes MESP. The State of Michigan, its agencies, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc., Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America and its affiliates do not insure any account or guarantee its principal or investment return except for TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company's guarantee to MESP under the funding agreement for the Principal Plus Interest Option. Account value will fluctuate based upon a number of factors, including general market conditions.

Investment management, program administration and distribution of The Michigan Education Trust (MET) program is provided solely by the Michigan Department of Treasury. MET is not managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. nor is it distributed by TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC.

The MESP Web site contains links to other Web sites. Neither MESP nor TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. and its affiliates are responsible for the content of those other Web sites. The accuracy of information on those sites cannot be confirmed.

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