MEFA Blog

MEFA Blog

Keep up to date with the latest news about planning and financing a college education and preparing for your financial future, from experts here at MEFA and across the industry. Browse through our blog and use it as your very own college planning guide.

This tax season, families should evaluate their family finances and consider increasing contributions toward your U.Fund or U.Plan account, or open an account to begin saving.…
By Lisa Rooney    |
Scholarships include Palette & Purpose Scholarship, AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships, Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship, Print and Graphics Scholarship, Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship, and Ocean Awareness Contest.…
By Lauren Danz    |
The U.Fund upgrade can be attributed to a combination of increased confidence in Fidelity's team and state oversight that exceeds industry standards.…
By Lisa Rooney    |
Questions include when to apply, how they are used, who gets the money, do they affect financial aid offers, and if they are taxed or not. …
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn about the difference between need-based aid and merit-based aid is, what exactly need-based aid, as well as what financial need is. Also, learn how colleges decide need-based aid, and what that means about need-based aid.…
By Meredith Clement    |
Scholarships include the Project Yellow Light Video Design Scholarship, AFSA National HS Essay Contest, Community Foundation's Scholarship, Party Headphones Scholarship, Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship, The Fountainhead Scholarship, RentHop's Scholarship, and more.…
By Lauren Danz    |
Learn about who is eligible, how to apply, and how to receive it.…
By Julie Shields-Rutyna    |
During the delay, families can apply for scholarships, decide how to pay for school, and use a Net Price Calculator.…
By Kenneth Ferreira    |
Scholarships include the Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program, Becca's Closet Involvement Scholarship, Design Your Signature Hat Contest!, Superpower Scholarship, Tzu Chi USA Scholarship, and Unboxing Your Life Scholarship.…
By Lauren Danz    |
Tips include being in touch with your loan servicer, being patient, and using free resources.…
By Julie Shields-Rutyna    |