MEFA Blog

MEFA Blog

Keep up to date with the latest news about planning and financing a college education and preparing for your financial future, from experts here at MEFA and across the industry. Browse through our blog and use it as your very own college planning guide.

The U.Fund upgrade can be attributed to a combination of increased confidence in Fidelity's team and state oversight that exceeds industry standards.…
By Lisa Rooney    |
Scholarships include the International Documentary Photography Scholarship, GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, Fidelity Scholars Program, John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest, National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship, Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship, and more.…
By Lauren Danz    |
Learn about discounts for college students at Amazon, Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Reebok, Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, Muji, Mattress Firm, Peacock Premium, Hulu, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora, DoorDash, and HelloFresh. …
By Shaun Connolly    |
Scholarships include the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest, William A. Lewis Scholarship, Love Your Career Scholarship, Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship, The Gallery Collection Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship, CNA Scholarship, and BigSun Scholarship.…
By Lauren Danz    |
Tips include using a dedicated college savings plan, scheduling automatic deposits, examining your savings yearly, including friends and family, taking advantage of programs like BabySteps, reexamining your savings with a job change, and continuing to save when your child enters college.…
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn if you need a new FSA ID, how to handle a recent divorce, what to do if you didn't file a tax return, how to file without an SSN, how to report foreign income, and more. …
By Meredith Clement    |
Scholarships include Cards Direct Scholarship, Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship, AvaCare Medical Scholarship, Rubincam Youth Writing Competition, G2 Overachievers Student Grant, Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship, Transgender First Scholarship, and Top Ten List Scholarship.…
By Lauren Danz    |
Learn if you must complete a CSS Profile for each school, whose account you complete the profile under, how customized questions work, how to determine the value of your home, how to complete it as a noncustodial parent, and more. …
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn about apprenticeships, a paid educational program where workers earn money while learning a new skill or trade, including who provides them, what careers they are available within, and what costs are associated with them. …
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Learn about the digital SAT, including why it's important to take, when it will be available, what's changing and what's staying the same, how to register, and how to practice. …
By Jenny Caccavale    |