College Financial Aid & FAFSA Simplification
- Use our Steps to Complete Your FAFSA checklist as you work with students and families. Download the checklist.
- We have resources to help families through the financial aid process, including the brand new 2024-25 FAFSA. View resources.
- View our graphic, Who Needs an FSA ID?, online or in PDF format in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.
- NASFAA has created a resource in English and Spanish on getting an FSA ID without an SSN.
- Don't miss our recent on-demand webinars for school counselors, Financial Aid 101 for School Counselors, Understanding MA State Financial Aid, and Helping Famlies Navigate the Challenges and Delays of the New FAFSA.
- Find a FAFSA support event on the FAFSA Day homepage here.
The MEFA Institute
MEFA's free professional development lessons are specifically designed to help you better serve college-bound students and earn Professional Development Points (PDPs). All webinars are aligned with MASCA's MA Model and the Massachusetts Career Development Education (CDE) Benchmarks.
College Planning Guides
Our comprehensive guides provide links to a wide range of resources on specific college planning topics. You may share the guides in their entirety, or select certain pages.
MEFA Ambassador Program
We have MEFA Ambassadors available to present College Savings, College Admissions, and College Financing in-person seminars for families. View our list of Ambassadors to find one in your county, and contact that person directly to coordinate a time for your school's seminar.
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Social Media Toolkit
Use our sample social media posts and graphics to share news about MEFA events and resources on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, email, and your school's website.
Live Family Webinars
View all upcoming webinars for students and families by subject.
Help for Graduating Students
We have resources to help high school seniors and recent grads learn about their college and career options.
Scholarship Opportunities
See our latest listings of upcoming scholarships for students.
On-Demand Family Webinars and Videos
Access MEFA's complete library of recorded webinars and videos, segmented by category.
We also provide assistance with MEFA Pathway, the free college and career planning website for Massachusetts students in grades 6-12. Contact K-12 Services Team for more information or complete our online form to request a demo.
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