Treasurer rebrands college program

State Treasurer David McRae announced recently the state's 529 program has rebranded to become Mississippi College and Career Savings.

The name change better reflects the true capacity of the program, which can be used for traditional four-year colleges, as well as vocational programs, apprenticeships, and other career training.

"For years, Mississippi's college savings program has helped put educational goals within the financial reach of hundreds of families," said McRae. "Over the years, however, our mission has evolved to better align with Mississippi's workforce needs. A name change is a small adjustment, but I'm hopeful it helps expand Mississippians' understanding of everything our team can help them pursue."