MEFA Events

MEFA Events

We offer free informative webinars and virtual community events on a range of topics. To register for an upcoming webinar, click a topic below. To view a recorded webinar, please view our MEFA Videos page.  

And if you're a school counselor or college administrator looking for a webinar, please visit the MEFA Institute.

Event Categories
After the College Acceptance Attainable College Admissions College Financing MEFA Pathway Paying for College Saving for College
Learn How to Use Labor Market Information to Investigate Your Future with MEFA Pathway: November 30, 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Learn how MEFA Pathway's four new features can show students how to use labor market information to help guide post-secondary planning.
Returning to Federal Student Loan Repayment: December 1, 2021
Wednesday, December 01, 2021 | 8:30am - 9:30am
This webinar, presented by Betsy Mayotte, President and Founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA), will be for students and families and will address the Federal Student Loan Repayment pause ending on January 31, 2022. We will discuss how individuals can be proactive in returning to repaying their federal student loans or making other arrangements. We will also discuss how colleges and other organizations can support this process for students and former students. Live transcription will be available.
Financiación de la universidad en español: December 1, 2021
Wednesday, December 01, 2021 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Este seminario web, presentado en español, ofrecerá información y claridad sobre todo el proceso de solicitud de ayuda financiera para la universidad.
La admisión a la universidad, presentado en español: December 9, 2021
Thursday, December 09, 2021 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Este seminario web le ayudará a crear una guía personalizada para el proceso de solicitud, abordando temas como las tendencias actuales en materia de admisiones, cómo hacer una lista de universidades equilibrada, y los diferentes componentes de una solicitud de ingreso a la universidad, incluyendo los expedientes académicos, los ensayos y las cartas de recomendación.
College Financing December 9, 2021
Thursday, December 09, 2021 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This webinar, presented by Amy Proietti, Coordinator of Financial Aid at Greenfield Community College, will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Live transcription will be available.
Learn About MEFA Pathway's Discovery Zone Activities for Middle School Students: December 14, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Learn how MEFA Pathway's Discovery Zone activities promote early career exploration and introduce students to potential career options and post-secondary planning.
College Admissions: December 15, 2021
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This webinar will help you establish a personalized admissions road map by addressing topics such as current trends in admissions, building a balanced list of colleges, and the different components of the college application including transcripts, essays, and interviews.
Search for Scholarships in MEFA Pathway: January 11, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 | 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Learn how MEFA Pathway, MEFA's free college and career planning portal, can help students find available scholarships, build a list of scholarships, and manage deadlines and awards.
College Admissions for High School Juniors: January 11, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Junior year of high school is the perfect time to start seriously planning for college application season. And this webinar will give you the steps to get your family started, including tips for college fairs, what to know about campus visits, and how to build the college list.
Learn About New MEFA Pathway Features for Middle School Students
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
In this webinar for students and families, learn about the new features and functions available for students in grades 6-8 within MEFA Pathway, MEFA's free college and career planning portal. Live transcription will be available.