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Start saving for your child's education today.

College may be a long way off, but the prospect of paying for it can still be intimidating. MEFA can help, with guidance, tools, and products that make saving for your child's education easy and worry-free.

Get started in our Save for College section:

Learn how saving a little now can make a big difference later.
Learn how to make saving for college part of your overall financial plan.
Learn about the U.Fund, MEFA's 529 College Investing Plan.
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How much will it cost for your child to attend college? Find out with our College Cost Estimator.

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