MEFA Webinars

MEFA Webinars

We offer free, informative webinars and virtual community events on a range of topics. To register for an upcoming live webinar, click a topic below. To view a recorded webinar, please view our MEFA Videos page.

If you're a school counselor or college administrator looking for a webinar within our MEFA Institute professional development series, please select our MEFA Institute category below.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Multiple Dates
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.
Multiple Dates
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.