Tomorrow's Tuition at Today's Prices. That's Thinking Ahead.

With the Maryland Prepaid College Trust, you lock in future college tuition at today’s prices, and your account may be used at nearly any college nationwide.  You are also eligible for generous federal and Maryland State tax benefits and, the Prepaid College Trust is backed by a Maryland Legislative Guarantee.

 

Maryland Prepaid College Trust (MPCT) 

  • Locks in tomorrow’s tuition at today’s prices
  • May be used at nearly any college nationwide
  • Starts with as little as a one semester plan
  • Backed by a Maryland Legislative Guarantee
  • Flexible tuition plans and affordable payment options

 

How much has Tuition increased in the past?

 

Tuition increases from 2002-2012 at four of the larger Maryland public colleges are:

 

University of Maryland College Park        

54%

University of Maryland Baltimore County 46%
Towson University          48%
Salisbury University        60%

 

 

 

 

 

More than one-half of students who are currently attending college and using their Prepaid College Trust Accounts are attending private or out-of-state colleges. Tuition increases from 2002-2012 at four of the private and out-of-state colleges that are among the most popular for our students are:

James Madison University* 96%
Stevenson University     98%
Penn State University* 61%
University of Delaware*    88%

                             

 

 

 

*Non-resident Tuition increases