Next steps include signing the MEFA Loan Agreement (MLA) and Self-Certification Form, having the college certify the loan, setting up an account with our servicer American Education Services (AES), returning excess funds, and making voluntary payments if you wish to do so. …

Hear about Tia's favorite stop, her most interesting question, the overall experience of families at the tent, and words of wisdom for parents on saving for college…

If parents are U.S. citizens living abroad, they can still create an FSA ID, but will need to convert income and assets into U.S. dollars. If parents are not U.S. citizens, they will not be able to create an FSA ID and will need to print out the signature page and mail it to the address indicated. …

In MEFA Pathway, students can complete the What are your Interests? and What are your Work Values? assessments to generate a list of potential careers, and then view the tasks, wages, and required education associated with each career. …

Learn about online colleges and degree programs, what they offer, what advantages they provide, how they're structured, and how they compare to a traditional college. …

The director of a dual enrollment program discusses how his program began, how it is sponsored, how students are accepted, what courses are covered, and how the transfer process works. …

Internships are an official program offered by an employer, externships can include job shadowing an individual within a field, and co-ops allow students to alternate traditional semesters with working full time. …

Answers to merit-based aid questions include: What is it? Does every school offer it? Will I receive it every year? How do I apply for it? What else should I know about it?…

Students add sports, clubs, honors and awards, skills and strengths, employment, and community service to their Profile, check off the information they would like to include in a particular resume, add an objective statement, and and save as many resume versions as they would like. …

Tips include sticking to the same major, making sure all credits transfer, and adjusting your schedule to make classes fit. …