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MEFA Blog

Keep up to date with the latest news about planning and financing a college education and preparing for your financial future, from experts here at MEFA and across the industry. Browse through our blog and use it as your very own college planning guide.

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Scholarships with July Deadlines
Scholarships with July Deadlines
Paying the College Bill: Your Questions Answered
Paying the College Bill: Your Questions Answered
Should You Open a U.Plan or U.Fund?
Should You Open a U.Plan or U.Fund?
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6 Tips to Complete the Common App
Tips include how to address the Additional Information section, Activities section, and University Member Page, and answering the need-based aid Common App question.…
Admissions Applying to College Common App College Admissions College Applications Financial Aid
By Christina Davidson    |
Smart Shopping Lowers College Loan Debt, MEFA says.
If you need to borrow beyond the federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loan, shop around and compare multiple lenders' interest rates, loan terms, fees, and other conditions.…
MEFA Loans Borrowing Wisely Loans
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8 Tips for College Students on Using LinkedIn
Tips include posting a professional photo, connecting with thought leaders, joining groups, and more…
By Christina Davidson    |
Planning
What's a Gap Year and How Do I Take One?
Learn the definition of a gap year, the reasons for and benefits of taking one, gap year options, financial considerations, how to prepare, and where you can get more information.…
College College Admissions Admissions Applying to College Gap Year
By Christina Davidson    |
College Savings
One Family's Story of Saving for College: "Immediately the U.Plan Made Sense"
The U.Plan was the best choice for one family due to its many benefits, the school selection in Massachusetts, the ability to lock in tuition rates, the great customer service, and ease of use.…
Saving for College U.Plan U.Plan Prepaid Tuition program
By Meredith Clement    |
Scholarships
Scholarships for Adult Learners
Scholarships include the Boomer Benefits Scholarship, Return 2 College Scholarship, College JumpStart Scholarship, Live Your Dream Award, and Osher Reentry Scholarship. …
Scholarships Paying for College
By Lauren Danz    |
Admissions
Grappling with the College Admissions Question, "Why Didn't I Get In?"
Reasons why you may not have gotten into your top choice school include a bigger or strong applicant pool, shifting institutional priorities, an especially selective area of study, and a smaller class size. A letter from the applicant's parents can offer perspective.…
Admissions College Decision
By Andrew Carter    |
Scholarships
Scholarships with August Deadlines
Scholarships include In the Driver's Seat Scholarship, Speakeasy Scholarship Program, Race Entry Student Scholarship, Mrs. Prindables Educator Scholarship, Make Me Laugh Scholarship, Platt Family Essay Contest, Apprentice Ecologist Initiative, Lendza Better than a Loan Scholarship, and more.…
Scholarships Paying for College College Scholarship
By Lauren Danz    |
Paying for College
Guidance for College Loan Borrowing
Tips include to shop around, look at details, understand approval criteria, and know the details about the Federal PLUS Loan.…
Borrowing Wisely College Loans
By Meredith Clement    |
Scholarships
Scholarships with July Deadlines
Scholarships include Women in STEM Scholarship, Financial Empowerment Scholarship, Flavor of the Month Scholarship, Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers Scholarship.…
Scholarships College Scholarships
By Lauren Danz    |