Once you attend a MEFA College Financial Aid Seminar, you're ready to start applying for financial aid. If you need a quick refresher, review the application steps.

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Before you begin the application process

• Learn about federal financial aid
• Learn about financial aid in Massachusetts
• Understand financial aid terms
• Determine potential federal financial aid eligibility with FAFSA4caster
• Calculate your EFC

Pre-application requirements

• Obtain your federal PIN
• Find your federal school code 

Apply for financial aid

• File the FAFSA
• File the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® 
• Search for scholarships online for free

Determine how to pay your balance

• Monthly pay-as-you-go plans 
• Learn about education loan options