Reduce costs by taking Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, utilizing the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Prometric’s DSST exams, registering for classes as soon as possible, and thinking carefully before changing your major. Read More
Scholarships
Scholarships with January Deadlines
Scholarships include Foot Locker Scholar Athletes, Providian Medical Scholarship, John Lennon Scholarship, Live Más Scholarship, The Great Scholarship Program, and I Have a Dream Scholarship. Read More
Admissions
Advice to Families for High School Senior Year
Three MEFA employees who have helped their own children through the college planning process provide advice on looking at schools, staying organized, keeping calm and staying balanced, applying, and paying. Read More
Scholarships
Scholarships with October Deadlines
Scholarships include AES Engineering Scholarship, Negative Population Growth Student Poster Scholarship, Horatio Alger Association Scholarship, American Bullion Scholarship, and Voice of Democracy Scholarship. Read More
Paying for College
6 Ways to Make College Less Expensive
Tips include start saving, look for scholarships early, earn college credits in high school, consider community college, attend college online, and apply for financial aid. Read More
MEFA News
MEFA Education Loan Offers Interest Rates Among Nation’s Lowest
MEFA Education Loan Offers Interest Rates Among Nation’s Lowest Starting Rate Drops to 3.95%* MEFA’s low-cost college loan for the 2019-2020 academic year delivers interest rates among the lowest offered… Read More
Paying for College
What You Need to Know About MEFA Loans
Get the facts including interest rates, no fees, instant application decision, multiple repayment options, set monthly payments, and expert guidance. Read More