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The MEFA Institute: Financial Aid Resources for (DCF) Students
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The MEFA Institute: Financial Aid Resources for (DCF) Students

The MEFA Institute: Financial Aid Resources for (DCF) Students

The MEFA Institute: Financial Aid Resources for (DCF) Students

This lesson provides a detailed overview of how to support students in the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) system as they plan for college. The lesson includes a webinar presented by Seth Riker, DCF Program Supervisor, Rebecca Procter, DCF Education and Training Worker, and Laurie Hernandez, DCF Education and Training Worker.

After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the wide range of resources available to DCF students
  • Use these resources when speaking with DCF students
  • Prioritize the best path to ensure students maximize scholarship and grant opportunities
  • Earn 1 PDP for this lesson by clicking the button below to complete our PDP Form

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Lesson Deliverables

To complete this lesson, participants will:

  • Watch the Financial Aid Resources for MA DCF Students webinar presented by Seth Riker, DCF Program Supervisor, Rebecca Procter, DCF Education and Training Worker, and Laurie Hernandez, DCF Education and Training Worker above
  • Download a copy of the Financial Aid Resources for MA DCF Students webinar slides.
  • Read the MEFA article, Foster Youth and the Pursuit of Higher Education

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