CollegeWell Private College 529 Plan

Overview

SMU is a participating member in the CollegeWell Private College 529 Plan — a prepaid tuition program designed specifically for private colleges and universities. This plan allows families to prepay tuition at today’s rates and use it later at more than 270 participating institutions.

Using the Plan at SMU

If you are already enrolled in this plan, your tuition certificates may be redeemed to cover tuition and general student fees.

How to Redeem Your Certificates

Step 1 – Log In

  • Access your Private College 529 portal.

Step 2 – Select Redemption

  • Choose Redemption–Withdrawal.

Step 3 – Enter School Information

  • Provide 91ΧΤΕΔ as the school name.

Step 4 – Choose Redemption Amount

  • Enter either:
    • The amount of tuition and mandatory fees, or
    • The percentage of Tuition Certificate(s) you wish to redeem.

Step 5 – Confirmation & Payment

  • Receive confirmation from the plan.
  • Funds are sent directly to SMU and applied to your student account.

Additional Information

  • For more details about the Private College 529 Plan, visit:
  • For questions regarding the redemption of funds to your student account, please contact:
    LeaAnn Palya at Lpalya@smu.edu