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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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. Live transcription will be available.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 8:30am - 9:30am
This webinar is for educators who want to learn more about the programs offered within MassTransfer, find out why starting a college career at a community college can be an excellent choice, and hear tips on how to guide students to utilize this cost-saving initiative. Attendees will hear from Arthur Esposito, Director of Academic Policy & Student Success at the MA Department of Higher Education, who will walk through the benefits, estimated savings, and requirements of MassTransfer, explain how students can get started, and describe some challenges for each program. Live transcription will be available.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Attainable® Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. In this webinar, we review the benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details of Attainable®, and explain how to easily set up an account. Live transcription will be available.
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.
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.