MEFA Webinars

MEFA Webinars

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

If you're a school counselor or college administrator looking for a webinar within our MEFA Institute professional development series, please select our MEFA Institute category below.

Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you interested in supporting first-generation students through the college application process and their college years? Join this interactive webinar for counselors, college access professionals, and college administrators to learn more about some tools that can help first-generation students survive and thrive. The presenters will discuss who are considered first-generation students, the variances that exists in the population, the issues and hurdles students face before and after college acceptance, and how we can all help them succeed. Life transcription will be available.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
This webinar is for parents with children of all ages and will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place. We will answer questions such as: Why and how much should I save for college? When and how should I start? What is the best way to save? How will saving affect college financial aid? Join us to learn how to prepare best for college costs. Live transcription will be available.
Multiple Dates
There's a lot to consider when borrowing a loan to pay for college. This webinar will help you differentiate among college loan options and better understand the true cost of borrowing. Live transcription will be available.