MEFA Webinars

This webinar is for parents with children in middle school and will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place, as well as what tools students and parents should consider when beginning the college search. We will address the questions of how best to save for college, how saving impacts financial aid, where and how to begin the college search, and what role cost plays in the college decision. Live transcription will be available.

This webinar provides valuable guidance for high school seniors who have received their college acceptance letters and financial aid offers and are trying to make the college decision. 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.

Scholarships can make a significant impact in helping cover college costs. In this webinar, you'll learn where to find scholarships, the best online search engines, tips for applying, and how to avoid scams. We'll also explain how scholarships fit into the larger financial aid picture. Live transcription will be available.

The college search and application process can be overwhelming. This webinar 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 letters of recommendation. You'll also learn how to incorporate MEFA Pathway into the college admissions process. Live transcription will be available.

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

In this webinar you will hear from a panel of college admissions experts as they share their advice on how to launch a college search and apply to college. Bring all your questions about the college admissions process, including those focused on campus visits, college fairs, standardized tests, and applications. Live transcription will be available.

This webinar is for individuals who have saved in the U.Plan and who are getting ready to use their funds. We address questions such as "How does the U.Plan affect financial aid?," "When can I request my U.Plan funds and when will they be paid to the college?," "How do I calculate the U.Plan payment?," and more. There will also be information on the available options if your child isn't attending a U.Plan participating college. Live transcription will be available.

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, we review the benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details of Attainable, and explain how to easily set up an account. Live transcription will be available.

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