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: Planning Essentials
Start with the basics.
When you're researching ways to pay for a college education, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the information out there. Start by getting familiar with the essentials of college financing:
One of the best ways to secure college funding is
saving early
with programs like the MEFA U.Fund and MEFA U.Plan.
Find out how to take advantage of
scholarships, grants, and other sources of funding
.
Explore MEFA's tools and services to help guide you through applying for
financial aid
.
Interest-free
monthly pay-as-you-go plans
make paying for college easier for many families and help minimize borrowing.
Think you may need to borrow money? Evaluate the different types of
loans
available.
Learn about the
tax advantages
of different college funding strategies.
