1. Learn about Financial Aid
Attend our Financial Aid 101 webinar
Learn all about the financial aid application process.
Register for a live webinar
Watch a recorded webinar
Watch a recorded webinar in Spanish
Attend our Understanding the FAFSA webinar
Dive deep into the FAFSA. Register
Attend our How to Create Your FSA ID webinar
You need an FSA ID to file the FAFSA. Register
Watch our What to Know about the CSS Profile webinar
Get details on the CSS Profile. Watch
2. Submit Your Financial Aid Applications
Read our application tips
Find out about deadlines, requirements, and staying organized. See the tips
Complete the FAFSA
The FAFSA is required by every college in the country and opens in Dec 2023. File the FAFSA
If required, complete the CSS Profile
The CSS Profile is required by roughly 200 colleges and universities and opens Oct 1st. File the CSS Profile
Submit any supplemental forms
Check with each college to find out if any other forms are required.
3. Find Out Your Next Steps
Learn what happens after you apply
After you submit your financial aid applications, your colleges will review your data and reach out with questions. Get the details
Understand financial aid types
Once you receive your financial aid offers, they will likely include different types of aid. Learn more
SENIOR FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE
Creating an FSA ID
Financial Aid 101
Contact Us
Reach out to our College Planning Team with your questions at (800) 449-6332 or collegeplanning@mefa.org.
Request an Appointment
Complete our online form to request a one-on-one appointment with a MEFA College Planning Team member.