MEFA Blog

A student who just finished her freshman year gives social, logistical, roommate, and mindset advice. …

Tips include minimizing borrowing, borrowing Federal Direct Student Loans first, understanding how loans work, assessing loan affordability, getting advice from trusted resources, and being aware of timing. …

Three first-generation college students share how they chose a college, what they're most looking forward to in college, how COVID-19 has changed their process, and advice for other first-generation college students. …

Learn about the highlights from our 529 Day celebration and the takeaways including how much is distrusted from U.Fund accounts, how savings can increase flexibility, and tax benefits of 529 accounts. …

Learn about real-life examples of the use of ABLE accounts, the biggest benefits of ABLE accounts, the benefits of having both a special needs trust and an ABLE account, and how trusts can make contributions to ABLE. …

Winners include Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School, Central Catholic High School, and Brockton High School. …

Terms include Interest Rate, Annual Percentage Rate (APR), Repayment Term, Application and Solicitation Disclosure, and Co-Borrower. …

Suggestions include preparing to take the PSAT, taking virtual college tours, determining classes you need to take, finding out GPA requirements for colleges, chatting with others about their college experience, and talking to your parents about college financing.…

Learn about JROTC, how it got started, what kinds of classes students take in the program, and how the skills you learn can assist you even if you don't plan on joining the military. …

Social media can be great for research, connecting with admitted students, and getting an authentic glimpse of campus life, but it's important to consider privacy and appropriateness as well. …