Current enrollment period ends January 31

Now is the perfect time to act on your New Year's resolution to put money away for college by purchasing a Michigan Education Trust (MET) prepaid tuition contract before the January 31 enrollment deadline. A MET contract locks in tomorrow's tuition at today's rate at any of Michigan's public colleges and universities. MET contracts are also portable to Michigan private and out-of-state institutions.

"A MET contract eliminates the concern over escalating college tuition costs with a guarantee that you'll never pay more for college tuition than it costs today," said State Treasurer Robert J. Kleine. "MET is a proven safeguard against rising college tuition and provides peace of mind for parents and their college-bound children."

MET contracts are available in one-semester increments, up to four years of college, and purchasers receive a state income tax deduction for the total contract price, including enrollment fees. Several convenient payment options are available for MET, including monthly payroll deduction. Purchasers can experience additional savings by enrolling online at www.SETwithMET.com.

Since its debut in 1988 as the nation's first guaranteed tuition program, MET has sold more than 81,000 contracts with assets of nearly $1 billion. Not only are MET contracts portable to Michigan private and out-of-state colleges and universities, they may be transferred to other eligible family members. For more information visit www.SETwithMET.com or call 1-800-MET-4-KID (800-638-4543). Get SET With MET!