Monthly Payment Plans
Learn how to utilize interest-free monthly payment plans to help pay the college bill over a set amount of time.
Mar 28, 2023
Creating an FSA ID
The FAFSA is the single most important application a family can file to be considered for financial aid, and in order to submit it, you’ll need to create an FSA ID.
Mar 28, 2023
Cost of Attendance
Wondering what exactly cost of attendance means?
Mar 28, 2023
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
If you’ve seen the terms subsidized and unsubsidized on your financial aid offers from colleges, you may be wondering what the difference is between these types of student loans.
Mar 28, 2023
Appealing Financial Aid Offers
Are you interested in appealing your financial aid offer?
Mar 28, 2023
Wise Borrowing
If you’re thinking of borrowing a loan for college, you’ll want to evaluate all the details of the entire loan.
Mar 28, 2023
Scholarships
are types of “gift aid” or free money, which means they do not have to be repaid. MEFA’s Associate Director of College Planning Jonathan Hughes explains where to find both local and national scholarships helpful tips to use in your search.
Mar 28, 2023
Early Action vs Early Decision
If you’re considering applying to college early, the first step is to learn about the two ways to apply for early college admission—Early Action and Early Decision.
Mar 28, 2023
Resume Builder
Learn how students can use MEFA Pathway’s Resume Builder to record their profile details, such as clubs, sports, awards, and skills, that will feed into their resume.
Mar 28, 2023
College Cost Calculator
Learn how students can use MEFA Pathway’s College Cost Calculator to compare their balance due at each college after financial aid has been applied.
Mar 28, 2023
Careers Discovery Zone
Learn how students can use MEFA Pathway’s Careers Discovery Zone to help them decide which careers fit them best based on what they like, what they’re good at, and what they value.
Mar 28, 2023
Investigate Your Future
Learn how students can use MEFA Pathway’s Investigate Your Future to help them decide which occupations to pursue based on trends, growth potential, and geographic concentration.
Mar 28, 2023
MassTransfer Benefits
Learn how students can use MEFA Pathway’s MassTransfer Benefits to learn options to save on the cost higher education by earning their bachelor’s degree through a choice of cost savings plans including Gen Ed Foundation, A2B, and Commonwealth Commitment.
Mar 18, 2023