MEFA offers free financial aid and college planning seminars during the academic year at locations throughout Massachusetts.

The seminar is designed for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. It includes an overview of the financial aid application process, plus information on searching for scholarships, types of financial aid available, and alternative financing options.  

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The College Admissions Seminar prepares high school juniors and their parents for the college search and competitive admissions process. Topics include current trends in admissions, factors that impact the admissions decision, the campus visit, the admissions interview, the essay, and preliminary steps in the college financing process. 

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The Early College Planning Seminar instructs students enrolled in grades 8-10 and their parents how to begin planning and thinking about college Topics include suggested academic courses, the role of the various standardized tests in the admissions process,becoming involved in extra-curricular activities, how to begin exploring colleges of interest, and some popular myths about college financing.

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