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

Have you ever wondered what REALLY happens behind closed doors in the world of college admissions offices? What are they really thinking when reading students' essays, evaluating transcripts, conducting interviews, and, most importantly, making decisions on applications? In this webinar, a college admissions insider shares his insight.

Did you know you can use your Attainable account to pay for a variety of qualified housing expenses, including rent, mortgage, and property taxes? Get the details in our video, and learn more about Attainable at https://www.mefa.org/save/able-account

Middle school students can practice money management by exploring MEFA Pathway’s My Budget activity. This activity helps students learn how to create a budget, and is perfect for students who have a summer job and want to track their income and expenses. Students can visit mefapathway.org to create an account and start using the tool.

It’s important for students to stay organized. MEFA’s intern, Jariel Ruiz, shares his tips and advice for creating a schedule and keeping track of schoolwork. If you’re a student, use MEFA Pathway to stay organized. Get started at mefapathway.org

Working with your school counselor is an important part of the college planning process. MEFA’s intern, Jariel Ruiz, shares a discussion with his school counselor on applying to college, financial aid, and comparing colleges. Students can use MEFA Pathway’s College Compare tool to compare up to five colleges side by side. Get started at mefapathway.org

Balancing academics with playing sports can be a challenge. MEFA’s intern, Jariel Ruiz, shares how he manages both and his advice for other students in the same position. Students can use MEFA Pathway to keep track of sports and any other activities they take part in, so they'll be able to easily create a resume for colleges and jobs. Get started at mefapathway.org.

Are you interested in supporting first-generation students through the college application process and their college years? Watch this webinar for counselors, college access professionals, and college administrators to learn more about some tools that can help first-generation students survive and thrive. The presenters discuss who are considered first-generation students, the variances that exists in the population, the issues and hurdles students face before and after college acceptance, and how we can all help them succeed.

This webinar is for educators who want to learn more about the programs offered within MassTransfer, find out why starting a college career at a community college can be an excellent choice, and hear tips on how to guide students to utilize this cost-saving initiative. Attendees hear from Arthur Esposito, Director of Academic Policy & Student Success at the MA Department of Higher Education, who will walk through the benefits, estimated savings, and requirements of MassTransfer, explain how students can get started, and describe some challenges for each program.

Will you be graduating from high school in the next month but haven’t yet made a plan for your future? That's okay! There are many education opportunities still available. Please join MEFA for a panel discussion with five higher education leaders in Massachusetts. Learn about colleges and programs where you can still enroll for Fall 2024 and about money available from the federal government and the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance to help you pay to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Also hear about the resources available to help you complete the FAFSA and make a plan for your future. You are worth it!