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and pay for college

Expert guidance, savings products, and undergraduate loans with fixed interest rates 5.75%-8.95% APR^*

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Savings Plans

U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program
Lock in a % of current tuition prices at over 70 participating MA colleges and universities.
U.Fund 529 College Investment Plan
Save for qualified education expenses at any eligible institution in the country.
Attainable® Savings Plan
Individuals with disabilities can save in a tax-advantaged account without affecting federal benefits.

Paying for College

College Planning

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MEFA is here to help you pay for college.

College is the promise millions of Americans make to their children the day they are born. But it comes with a cost. Most of us can't save it all. None of us can borrow it all. But we can help you build your own unique plan of savings, loans, and guidance to achieve your goals.

Savings Products

Explore your reliable and affordable options for college savings plans.

Loan Products

We're not a bank, but we're fluent in competitive, fixed interest rate loans with multiple repayment options.

Scholarships

Review upcoming scholarships opportunities and get information on private scholarships.

Planning Tools

Helpful resources for every step of the way, from calculators to timelines to spreadsheets.

Guidance

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Financial Aid

Learn how to apply for financial aid and watch our webinar on the entire financial aid process.

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Complete the FAFSA

The FAFSA is the application for financial aid required by every college nationwide. It's completely free, and filing it makes you eligible for all kinds of financial aid.