MEFA Videos

Did you know that friends and family members can contribute directly to your college savings account? With more money in the account to invest and earn returns, your savings have the potential to grow faster to help you reach your goals. MEFA's Associate Director of College Planning Jonathan Hughes explains how you can set up gifting for the U.Fund College Investing Plan and the U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program.

Hear how families with middle school students can be more motivated to save for college. For example, studies have shown that children who know that money is being put away for their college education are much more likely to attend college and graduate. It also helps to teach middle school students the value of saving when they are younger.

Hear about the overall timeline of applying to and then paying for college. The process can be a mystery for some families, and we provides clarity and insight each step of the way.

We help middle school families plan, save, and pay for college by providing important, timely, and relevant information. Learn about the importance of our webinars, email curriculum, community events, customer service, and robust website to help you navigate the college planning process.

Have you ever asked yourself, "How am I ever going to save enough for college?" Hear about the importance of beginning to save for college in the middle school years.

Every dollar saved will give your family options down the road when it comes time to pay for college. Hear common misconceptions about college savings for families with middle school students.

Learn all of the important details about the U.Fund, the Massachusetts 529 plan, a great tool to help you save for college.

Learn how to start saving for college early and the different tools you can use to help you save.

Learn why it's never too late to start saving for college.

Learn how your college savings fund affects your eligibility for financial aid.