Parents looking to lock in more affordable college tuition rates and prepay for their children’s higher education are in luck.
State Treasurer David McRae announced on Thursday that the enrollment period for the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan has begun. From now until May 31, 2025, parents can ensure that they are paying for their pupil’s future in advance without having to worry about tuition price hikes in the future.
MPACT open enrollment is BACK! Enroll anytime now through May 31. Visit https://t.co/QAOgK6g1Vw to learn more and see if MPACT is right for your family.
— Treasurer David McRae (@DavidMcRaeMS) September 5, 2024
The current weighted tuition rates for a semester, according to MPACT, are:
- University: $301.23 per credit hour
- Community/Junior College: $121.87 per credit hour
For quarter institutions, the current rates are:
- University: $200.82 per credit hour
- Community/Junior College: $81.25 per credit hour
More information about MPACT can be found here.
