The following links are resources to assist you with counseling students in the college enrollment process. These links may aid you with specific counseling issues that often require a referral or more detailed information.(PLEASE NOTE: Clicking on these links will take you away from the MEFA website to a MEFA trusted partner site.)  

• 2010-2011 Paper FAFSA - English 
• 2010-2011 Paper FAFSA - Spanish 
• Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) offers higher education resources for immigrant families.
• DSS Education describes scholarships and grants offered to adolescents through the Department of Social Services.
• Frequently Asked Questions with Foster Youth and the FAFSA
• NCHE (National Center for Homeless Education) offers helpful information for assisting homeless youth with accessing a higher education.
• Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) Eligibility 
• Learn more about the new Federal Teach Grant program
• College Opportunities Online Locator (COOL) allows you to see and compare profiles of colleges and universities across the nation including information about college's tuition and fees and average financial aid awards.
• The Counselors and Mentors Handbook, developed by the U.S. Department of Education, provides information regarding federal financial aid programs and eligibility to assist your efforts in counseling students.
• College Goal Sunday offers free assistance to families in completing the FAFSA.
• Massachusetts Educational Opportunities Centers provide free federally-funded assistance with the college admissions and financial aid process.