Is your child thinking of applying to college early? Don’t miss guidance from Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Holy Cross Andrew Carter. He talks with MEFA's Julie Shields-Rutyna about the difference between Early Decision and Early Action, and what families should think about before beginning either process.

Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Holy Cross Andrew Carter shares with MEFA's Julie Shields-Rutyna how parents can help their children throughout the college admissions process develop the skills and attributes that will benefit them in higher education and the real world.

There's a lot to consider when borrowing a loan to pay for college. This webinar helps you differentiate among college loan options and better understand the true cost of borrowing.

This webinar is for parents with children of all ages and will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place. We will answer questions such as: Why and how much should I save for college? When and how should I start? What is the best way to save? How will saving affect college financial aid? Join us to learn how to prepare best for college costs.

New to the U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program or need a refresher on its many benefits? This webinar covers the unique money-saving benefits of the U.Plan, how your savings will grow even if your child attends college out of state, and the easy steps to enrollment.

Hear how one Massachusetts father used the U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program, offered by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), to help save for four years of college and lock in current rates on tuition and fees.

Learn how students can use MEFA Pathway's College Compare tool to find the colleges and universities that match their school preferences and to help them build out that final list of probable, target, and reach schools to which they will apply.

Hear how one father in Massachusetts used the U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program, offered by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), to save significantly for college costs.

Get to know MEFA and the services MEFA provides so you can share this information with your library patrons, including college savings options with specific tax advantages for MA state residents, college application and financial aid assistance, education and education refinancing loans, and the new Attainable savings program.

The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. In this webinar presented by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), we review the benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details of Attainable, and explain how to easily set up an account.

In this webinar, we walk through the easy steps to register for SeedMA, a pilot college savings program designed by the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts and MEFA for families in Worcester and Monson.

As a School Counselor, do you want to use Facebook, Twitter, and/or LinkedIn to share information and news with students and parents? This webinar covers how to use social media to communicate to families. We'll review the different types of social media, how to post, like, comment, and share, and provide resources for extra assistance.

It's important to stay on track with repayment of your student loans. This webinar provides guidance for creating a budget, information on maintaining good credit, a smart plan for repayment, and helpful websites.

This webinar provided by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) provides valuable information to school counselors and college access professionals as they help families understand their financial aid award letters. Topics include an overview of the different types of financial aid available, how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bil...

Learn how students can use the MEFA Pathway College Cost Calculator to determine their personal cost at each college and university based on their financial aid received and other resources, which can help them make their college decision.

The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. In this webinar presented by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), we review the benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details of Attainable, and explain how to easily set up an account.

This webinar presented by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) provides valuable guidance on understanding financial aid awards and making a plan to pay for college. Topics include an overview of different types of financial aid, an explanation of how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill.

Questions about saving for college? Watch this video to learn how the MEFA U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program can works and see how you can get started today.

The college search and application process can be overwhelming. This webinar presented by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) will help you establish a personalized admissions road map by addressing topics such as current trends in admissions, building a balanced list of colleges, and the different components of the college application including transcripts, essays, and letter...

This webinar provides guidance for school counselors and college access professionals as you work with families with unique circumstances throughout the financial aid process. Topics include independent students, undocumented students, nontraditional parent families, and financial aid appeals.

This webinar for school counselors and college access professionals addresses the current financial aid landscape on a national scale, as well as provides important updates on federal financial aid resources and regulations.

This webinar introduces the nuts and bolts of the CSS Profile, a financial aid application required by over 400 colleges, universities, and scholarship agencies across the country. Topics will include tips on completing the Profile, specific financial and household data collected, and how colleges and universities use the application information.

This webinar provides a detailed overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the main application for college financial aid, which becomes available each year on October 1st. You'll learn step-by-step instructions on completing the application, helpful tips on answering questions correctly, and important next steps.

Learn how to select specific criteria to search for colleges and build a college list using MEFA Pathway Your Plan for the Future, a free college and career planning portal.

Hear how FAFSA Day, a free event at locations across Massachusetts from October to March, helps students and families complete the FAFSA.

If you have a child in middle school, now is the perfect time to start thinking about college (it's never too early!). This webinar covers the many reasons to attend college, how to prepare academically, the basics of college cost and financial aid, and different ways to save.

Are you repaying education loans? In this webinar you'll learn about different available repayment options, what to consider when refinancing or consolidating, facts about your credit, and tips to stay on track as you repay.

MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. This webinar for school counselors provides a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future along with an overview of the features available to you, school counselors, as you guide your students.