JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the cost of tuition rapidly rising, State Treasurer David McRae (R-Miss.) announced the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) program is now open through May 31, 2026.
According to a report by College Tuition Compare, universities in Mississippi have risen drastically in five years. Some notable rises include Jackson State University (JSU) with a 26.68% increase, Mississippi College with a 21.71% increase and Rust College with a 33.99% increase.
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“With college costs climbing every year, MPACT gives Mississippi families the chance to plan ahead, lock in today’s tuition rates, and shield themselves from decades of rising prices,” said McRae. “This is about financial responsibility, helping parents invest wisely now so their children can pursue higher education without being buried in debt. With Mississippi’s economy growing and more jobs requiring education beyond high school, MPACT’s 2025-26 enrollment season gives families a smart, fiscally conservative way to prepare for the future.”
MPACT plans are available for four-year degree programs, as well as community college programs. Rates vary depending on a child’s age and a family’s down payment.
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