Read what we learned about creating a financial plan, financial aid options, financial planning, financial aid timelines, and staying on top of payments throughout college. Read More
MEFA News
Our Best Blogs of 2019 by Category
Categories include Saving for College, Planning for College, College Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Paying for College, and College Life. Read More
MEFA News
The Gift Parents Want for Their Children: College Savings
84% of parents say they would welcome a contribution towards their child’s college education over a traditional gift. However, only 33% of parents have actually mentioned this idea to their family and friends. Read More
Paying for College
5 Ways to Save on New England College Costs
Options include MassTransfer/Commonwealth Commitment, Tuition Break, University of Maine Flagship Match Scholarship Program, UMass Lowell Accelerated Degrees, and Clark University Accelerated BA/Master’s. Read More
Paying for College
Ways to Reduce College Costs
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