Treasurer McRae: In Major Reversal, MPACT Legacy Plan Rebounds to Near Full Funding

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State Treasurer David McRae today announced the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) Legacy Plan has rebounded to near full funding, a major reversal from prior expectations. When Treasurer McRae entered office in 2019, the Legacy Plan had a 72 percent funding ratio, leaving taxpayers on the hook for more than $125 million. Today, the plan is funded at 91 … Read More

McRae Applauds Legislature for Championing Taxpayer Interests

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Treasurer David McRae today applauded the state legislature for championing taxpayer interests during this year’s legislative session. McRae specifically highlighted their work in delivering the largest tax cut in state history and declining to pass an annual bond bill, all while increasing teacher pay above the southeastern average and creating the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. “I want to applaud … Read More

McRae: College Savings Mississippi Survey Reveals Challenges

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Your State Treasurer’s office administers two college savings plans designed to help Mississippians save for college. MACS is the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Plan which allows families to save for college starting with as little as $25. MPACT is the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan which allows families to prepay college tuition to lock in today’s rates and avoid … Read More

New Poll: Most Parents Want to Help Pay for College, but Many Have Yet to Start

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State Treasurer David McRae today released a new poll regarding college savings in Mississippi. The survey found that while most parents (69%) want to help pay for their child’s college, the majority (58%) have yet to begin saving. “Today, most Mississippians graduate college $30,000 in debt,” said Treasurer McRae. “Understanding this, it’s no wonder why many parents are trying to … Read More

Shoot and Score a Scholarship

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For many Mississippians, sports can be the motivation and the means through which they achieve their college dreams. But sports scholarships can be hard to come by, and most families can’t afford to rely on such good fortune. College Savings Mississippi, however, empowers you to plan ahead, and we’re using this weekend’s state basketball championship games to assist families in … Read More

McRae: Answering Your Questions

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Recently, I joined thousands of Mississippians on a live phone call about our work at your State Treasury. It was incredibly helpful for me to hear what questions Mississippians had; I gained more than one idea as to how we can serve you and your family even better from this conversation. As I reflect back, I wanted to take a … Read More

McRae: College Savings Mississippi Art Contest Open Now

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What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question every child is asked at one point or another. Whether their answer is “Princess” or “President,” let them put pen to paper, draw out their future, and enter their creation into the 2022 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. Each year, your State Treasury gives students, ages PreK … Read More

Treasurer David McRae Launches 2022 Art Contest

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State Treasurer David McRae has launched the 2022 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. All PreK-12 students are eligible to enter. Contest winners will receive a scholarship worth up to $500 in the form of a Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) account. “Art is about seeing the ordinary from a new perspective,” said Treasurer McRae. “That skill set is the same … Read More

Mississippi Treasury Offers Chance to Win $500 Scholarship at the State Fair

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Mississippi Treasurer David McRae today announced the State Treasury will be offering one lucky State Fair-goer a $500 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarship just for stopping by the College Savings Mississippi booth in the TradeMart Building. “We want to make the State Fair a time for food, fun, and scholarship funds,” said McRae. “We know that students with money … Read More

McRae: Your Questions Answered

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One of my priorities as Mississippi Treasurer is to make state government more accessible to you, the taxpayer. So, this July, I held my first telephone town hall, which gave me the opportunity to update Mississippians on the work our team is doing and take any questions you had. I am incredibly humbled to report that more than 4,000 Mississippians … Read More