New MSU program designed to help students with limited income save for college – $1 Saved Earns $3

For every dollar a Montana State University student in the MESA program saves, it will be matched with $3. For every dollar a Gallatin College MSU MESA student saves, it will be matched with $4.

A new Montana State University program is available to help MSU and Gallatin College MSU students with limited income save money for college expenses.

The Matched Education Savings Account program, or MESA, is designed to help students pay for college and increase financial literacy. MSU students who save up to $500 will be eligible for the maximum match of $1,500; Gallatin College MSU students will be eligible for a maximum match of $2,000.

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