College Administrators

MEFA Upcoming Trainings

• 11/13/2023 FAFSA Simplification Overview & Updates
  If you've been overwhelmed by all the FAFSA Simplification information that has trickled out and want an overview of the details you need to know, or you haven't had the time to learn all the new updates, we're here to help. Please join us for a FAFSA Simplification overview webinar for college administrators. We'll discuss new terms, the updated formula, Pell calculations, the concept of contributors and the FSA ID, foreseen challenges, and best practices. Bring along everyone in your financial aid and admissions offices and other offices on campus so everyone is prepared for the FAFSA launch in December. This is an hour you won't regret! Live transcription will be available. Register

MEFA Recorded Trainings

Loans

• Comparing College Loan Options
  We encourage you to review our guide for families on comparing college loans options, which offers so much more guidance than just how to select a loan. You'll find the steps families can take to pay for college costs while minimizing student loan debt and making the best decision for their family. View
• Summer Loan Training for College Administrators
  In this 30-minute training, college administrators will learn the details of MEFA's new 2023-24 academic year loans, operational changes, and process enhancements. Watch
• MEFA Loan Certification System Demo
  This instructional video provides an overview of how to easily use MEFA's loan certification system. Watch
• MEFA Loan Application Demo
  This webinar demonstrates the online MEFA Loan application from the borrower's perspective. Watch

Financial Aid

• How to Execute FAFSA Simplification at Your College
  This webinar for college administrators will focus on the lesser-known elements of FAFSA Simplification to help you execute an implementation plan for your institution. Topics include enrollment intensity, the draft FAFSA, emergency aid, and foreign income. Watch
• Financial Aid for College Admissions Professionals
  Learn about the financial aid process. Watch
• FAFSA Simplification Roundtable Discussion with MEFA and MASFAA
  Learn about the upcoming FAFSA Simplification at this roundtable discussion co-sponsored by MEFA and MASFAA. Watch
• Legislative & Federal Financial Aid Update
  Learn about Legislative & Federal Financial Aid Update. Watch
• A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile
  Learn the nuts and bolts of the CSS Profile, a financial aid application required by roughly 200 colleges, universities, and scholarship agencies across the country. Watch
• Understanding MA State Financial Aid
  Learn about state-based financial aid programs in Massachusetts. Watch 
• Counseling Students with Unique Circumstances in the Financial Aid Process
  Receive guidance in working with families with unique circumstances through the financial aid process. Watch
• Financial Aid Resources for Department of Children and Families (DCF) Students
  Receive a detailed overview of resources available to foster youth, how they file the FAFSA as an independent student, how they can get assistance with their FAFSA from DCF, and what scholarships and grants are available specifically for these students. Watch

U.Plan

• Navigating the U.Plan System
  Our recorded webinar walks through the different components of MEFA's U.Plan online portal. Watch
• Navigating the U.Plan Portal for College Administrators
  Our video provides a quick introduction to the college administrator U.Plan portal. Watch