Montana Residents
Montana Residents

Montana Residents

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE MONTANA FAMILY EDUCATION SAVINGS PROGRAM BANK PLAN
 
ACTION MAY BE REQUIRED.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

College Savings Bank, a division of NexBank and the program manager for the Montana Family Education Savings Program Bank Plan (Bank Plan), is exiting the 529 business. As a result, the Bank Plan will close in the Fall of 2025. The following notice and letter will provide details of the changes to the Bank Plan.

We will update our website as more information becomes available.

>> Transition Newsletter <<

 >> Letter from Montana Commissioner of Higher Education, Clayton T. Christian <<


>> Disclosure Statement <<

 

The Bank Plan is sponsored by the State of Montana and administered by the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education, as sole trustee of the Montana Family Education Savings Trust (Trust). College Savings Bank, a Division of NexBank supports all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Bank Plan, including recordkeeping and administrative support. CDs issued by the Plan may be subject to early withdrawal penalties. For additional information, please refer to the MFESP-Bank Plan Disclosure Statement. 

Tax and other penalties may apply to non-qualified withdrawals from a MFESP-Bank Plan account. You should consult your financial, tax, or other adviser to learn how state-based benefits (or limitations) will apply to your specific circumstances. The Bank Plan is not insured by the State of Montana, nor is the principal and interest invested in the plans thereon guaranteed by the State of Montana.