Start a New Year’s Resolution to Save in Attainable

This webinar provides a high-level overview of ABLE accounts, including details on how they work, who is eligible, and the many benefits they offer.

The MEFA Institute: Search for Scholarships in MEFA Pathway

Learn how students can find available scholarships, build a list of scholarships, and manage deadlines and awards in MEFA Pathway.

The MEFA Institute: Deep Dive into The Attainable Savings Plan

Learn the basics of an ABLE account as well as some of the tax advantages that these accounts provide.

The MEFA Institute: Post-Electoral Prognostication: Predicting Higher Education and Student Loan Policy Initiatives Under the New Administration with Betsy Mayotte from TISLA

This webinar presented with Betsy Mayotte, President and Founder of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA), addresses the future of higher education and student loan policy.

College Financing co-sponsored with MassEdCO

This webinar, presented with Donna Connolly of MassEdCo, provides information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process.

The MEFA Institute: Discover Careers with MEFA Pathway

Learn how to explore career options in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal.

MA College Programs for Students with Disabilities

This webinar is focused on Massachusetts college programs designed for students with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or other learning challenges who could benefit from additional academic support while enrolled in a traditional college curriculum.

College Financing with Iris Godes from Dean College

This webinar, presented with Iris Godes from Dean College, provides information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Download the webinar slides to follow along.

The MEFA Institute: Hearing from the Financial Aid Office

This webinar provides the opportunity to hear from practicing financial aid professionals from different types of institutions about a variety of topics, including best practices in applying for financial aid, the importance of deadlines, and financial factors to consider when making the college decision. Counselors will be able to use this valuable insight when working with students and families. Guests include Ebony Marsala from Northeastern University, William Smith from Stonehill College, Alcira Zadroga from Fitchburg State University, Aurelio Ramirez from MassArt, and Iris Godes from Dean College.

Learn About Yourself with MEFA Pathway

Learn how the interests and values inventories in MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal, can help students discover which careers may fit them best. In addition, find out how students can start a careers list based upon criteria specific to them.