MEFA Events

This webinar, presented by Dr. Mike Janicki, Ed.D, School Counselor at Old Rochester Regional High School, will discuss athletics in college admissions. Topics will include sports divisions, eligibility, the college search, and key issues to consider throughout this process. Live transcription will be available.

This webinar, co-sponsored by East Bridgewater Public Library, Hanson Public Library, Bridgewater Public Library, Holmes Public Library, and Plympton Public Library, is for parents with children in middle school and high school and will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place, as well as what tools students and parents should consider when beginning the college search.

This webinar, presented by Dr. Amanda Sterk, Director of Accelerated Programs at Florida Southwestern State College and Dr. Timothy Poynton, Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts Boston, two experienced educators with a passion for helping students realize their full potential, will provide you with a roadmap for the college search process. With all the information available, it can be difficult to begin your college search and narrow down what's most important. This webinar will introduce a systematic approach to gathering information as you research colleges, as well as explain the six keys to finding a good college fit. Live transcription will be available.

Learn how to lock in tomorrow's tuition at today's prices with the U.Plan, the Massachusetts Prepaid Tuition Plan. This webinar will teach you how to enroll and contribute, share the list of participating colleges, and explain how to use the plan to guard against the increase in tuition at dozens of public and private Massachusetts colleges and universities. Note that the U.Plan is a savings plan option best for families with a child in 10th grade or younger. Live transcription will be available.

Scholarships can make a significant impact in helping cover college costs. In this webinar, you'll learn where to find scholarships, the best online search engines, tips for applying, and how to avoid scams. We'll also explain how scholarships fit into the larger financial aid picture. Live transcription will be available.

This webinar is for parents with children in middle school and will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place, as well as what tools students and parents should consider when beginning the college search. We will address the questions of how best to save for college, how savings impacts financial aid, where and how to begin the college search, and what role cost plays in the college decision. Live transcription will be available.

This webinar provides valuable guidance for high school seniors who have received their college acceptance letters and financial aid offers and are trying to make the college decision. Topics include an overview of different types of financial aid, an explanation of how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill. Live transcription will be available.

Transitioning to college and finding appropriate support services can be challenging for students with disabilities who have utilized an IEP in high school. This webinar features panelists from Westfield State University and Bridgewater State University sharing details of the resources available to students with disabilities as they transition to postsecondary education. Live transcription will be available

In this webinar you will hear from a panel of college admissions experts as they share their advice on how to launch a college search and apply to college. Bring all your questions about the college admissions process, including those focused on campus visits, college fairs, standardized tests, and applications. Live transcription will be available.

The college search and application process can be overwhelming. 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 letters of recommendation. You'll also learn how to incorporate MEFA Pathway into the college admissions process. Live transcription will be available.