MEFA reminds families that the holiday-giving season is the perfect opportunity to nudge family and friends toward contributing to a child's college savings account.…
By Lisa Rooney    |
Questions include who needs an FSA ID, when do I apply for an FSA ID, what are the steps to set up my FSA ID, do the child and parent need separate FSA IDs, is there a way to recover my FSA ID if I don't recall it, and more…
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn the differences between independent and dependent students, how the new status allows students to request to be treated as an independent student even if they wouldn't automatically qualify, and what to do if it's determined that a student is dependent after requesting this status. …
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Scholarships include National Garden Clubs Scholarship, American Society for Enology and Viticulture Scholarship Program, The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarships, E-waste Scholarship, ExtremeTerrain's Student Scholarships, and Ventana Ocean Conservation Scholarship.…
By Lauren Danz    |
Learn who needs to create an FSA ID, how a student can add or remove a contributor, when the student will receive the FSS, which information a parent will need to update if completing the form for multiple children, how to stop your FAFSA from being deleted after 45 days, and more.…
By Meredith Clement    |
Scholarships include the International Documentary Photography Scholarship, GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, Fidelity Scholars Program, John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest, National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship, Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship, and more.…
By Lauren Danz    |
Learn about discounts for college students at Amazon, Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Reebok, Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, Muji, Mattress Firm, Peacock Premium, Hulu, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora, DoorDash, and HelloFresh. …
By Shaun Connolly    |
Scholarships include the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest, William A. Lewis Scholarship, Love Your Career Scholarship, Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship, The Gallery Collection Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship, CNA Scholarship, and BigSun Scholarship.…
By Lauren Danz    |
Tips include using a dedicated college savings plan, scheduling automatic deposits, examining your savings yearly, including friends and family, taking advantage of programs like BabySteps, reexamining your savings with a job change, and continuing to save when your child enters college.…
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn if you need a new FSA ID, how to handle a recent divorce, what to do if you didn't file a tax return, how to file without an SSN, how to report foreign income, and more. …
By Meredith Clement    |