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For School Counselors

We provide free resources and training to help you, our school counselor colleagues, guide families through the college planning process and develop your skills professionally.

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Training with the MEFA Institute

MEFA’s free professional development lessons are specifically designed to help you better serve college-bound students and earn Professional Development Points (PDPs).

Certified Expertise

All webinars are aligned with MASCA’s MA Model and the Massachusetts Career Development Education (CDE) Benchmarks.

Variety of Topics

Explore 27 different lessons on college and career planning.

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All aspects are delivered virtually and all resources are digital.

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Submit Your Evidence of Learning Form

After completing your MEFA Institute lesson, submit your Evidence of Learning Form to earn PDPs.

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Guide Students with MEFA Pathway

Our college and career planning portal provides resources designed to help you guide your students in achieving college and career goals.

Engaging Activities

Students can take quizzes to learn about themselves, match themselves with prospective schools, and watch career videos

Interactive Tools

Resources include a college cost calculator, loan debt estimator, and resume builder

MyCap Complient

MEFA Pathway works in tandem with MyCAP objectives to help students successfully meet academic and career goals

Invite a MEFA Ambassador to Present at Your School

We have expert presenters available to give seminars on college admissions, financial aid, and college savings for your families. View our list to find an Ambassador near you, and contact that person directly to coordinate a date and time for your school’s seminar.

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