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: Financial Aid

Applying for financial aid, simplified

Financial aid helps many families manage the cost of higher education. There are three main types of aid: grants and scholarships, loans, and work-study. If you're new to financial aid, the first thing you should do is learn about the application process.

MEFA also offers FREE financial aid seminars at high schools across Massachusetts. Find a seminar near you.

Already attended a seminar? Begin the application process now.

MEFA Parent Assistance Services

Sign up to get free, ongoing financial aid information via email from MEFA Parent Assistant Services. You'll receive:

Regularly scheduled emails to guide you through the financial aid process
Short explanations of key financial aid terms
Timely reminders for critical deadlines and filings
Access to exclusive telephone hotlines staffed by financial aid professionals
Advice about your college award letters and options for paying the tuition bill

Sign Up for free financial aid information from MEFA's Parent Assistance Services email.

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