The Montana Family Education Savings Plan Helps Families Everywhere Save for Higher
Education
Any U.S. taxpayer, regardless of income, may establish a tax-favored college savings
account for anyone - including themselves, to help pay for qualified higher education
expenses. The program was established as a tax-advantaged state tuition program under
Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code in 1996 and the benefits were made permanent
in 2006. There are no in-state use restrictions. Use the proceeds at any eligible
college, university, proprietary or vocational school worldwide.
- Higher education expenses include tuition, fees, textbooks, supplies and
equipment required to attend an eligible institution. If the student's enrollment
qualifies for at least half-time, room and board expenses are also eligible up to a
specified level.
- Eligible institutions include virtually all accredited, public, nonprofit and
proprietary postsecondary educational institutions. Click here for a complete database of eligible
institutions.
Products
MFESP offers both the CollegeSure CD, InvestorSure CD and a series of Fixed Rate CDs from College Savings Bank.
Each investment is FDIC insured to at least $250,000 per depositor. View the product comparison for an in-depth look at all College Savings Bank Products.
- Account Assistance: Available Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Mountain Time (9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern Time) by calling toll free 800-888-2723 or
sending an e-mail to montana@collegesavings.com.
Our College Savings Advisers are at your service to answer your questions and help
structure your account in a way that's best for you.
- Statements: InvestorSure CD depositors receive quarterly statements.
CollegeSure CD depositors receive a comprehensive statement each July 31st. All
direct deposit participants receive quarterly statements.
- CollegeSure Newsletter: At least twice a year you'll receive a
complimentary CollegeSure newsletter. It is designed to help you make the most of
your account and keep you apprised of current issues regarding saving for
college.
The combination of tax benefits, low deposit amounts and investment choices make the
College Savings Bank 529 programs a smart, flexible and effective way to save for
college.
Enroll online via E-check, Visa or Mastercard, or print out and
mail an enrollment form. Open your account for as little as
$250. And/or sign up for direct deposit from payroll of as little as $25 per pay period
or automatic deposits of $100 or more per month from your bank account.