You've received your college acceptances and financial aid offers. Now what? You'll need to review any financial aid you received, calculate your estimated net cost at each college in order to make your final decision, and then create a college payment strategy. Follow our steps below, and be sure to attend one of our upcoming How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families webinars.

1. Learn About Your Financial Aid

What Can You Expect to See in a Financial Aid Offer? The document includes many important details. Learn More

Different Types of Student Financial Aid
There are three main types of financial aid. Learn More

2. Determine Your Net Cost

College Cost Calculator
Use our tool to input your financial aid and find out your net cost at every college. This information can help you make a financially wise college decision. Calculate Now

3. Make a Plan to Pay Your Bill

College Payment Plans
Payment plans are an interest-free way to pay for college over time. Learn More

Tips for Private Student Loans
Understand the facts about loans before you borrow. Learn More

Student Loan Payment Calculator
It's important to know your potential monthly payment and total loan cost before you borrow an education loan. Calculate Now

How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families Webinars
Register for a live How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families webinar to receive guidance on understanding financial aid offers, making the college decision, and paying the college bill. Download the webinar slides to follow along.

The MEFA Podcast: What Can You Expect to See in a Financial Aid Offer?

90 Seconds with MEFA: How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families

Contact Us

Reach out to our College Planning Team with your questions at (800) 449-6332 or collegeplanning@mefa.org.

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