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Saving for college with multiple children? You're not alone in wondering how to balance contributions fairly. A mom of two shares her strategy for saving for both her children. Read her story at bit.ly/3PcVscr

The MEFA Gift of College Card is available for purchase online and in person at CVS, Stop & Shop, and Cumberland Farms locations across Massachusetts. Purchase a gift card at a store near you or at mefa.org/giftcard

Do you have questions about Attainable®, the Massachusetts ABLE Savings Plan that allows individuals with disabilities to save in a tax-advantaged account without affecting federal benefits? If so, drop in to our Attainable® Office Hours. Register at bit.ly/4t6fGUk

If you would like to contribute to an individual's ABLE account, consider purchasing a MEFA Gift of Independence Card. Whether for a birthday, graduation, or holiday, these cards are a meaningful way to help an individual save. Purchase a card at mefa.org/giftcard.

MEFA offers free, informative webinars on a range of topics related to saving, planning, and paying for college. See what recent webinar attendees had to say about the experience. View upcoming webinars, as well as previous webinar recordings, at mefa.org/webinars.

Did you know you may be eligible to receive $50 to put toward your child’s college savings? 🎓 💰 👣 Get the details on the BabySteps and NextSteps programs and how to claim your $50 at mefa.org/ufund

Hale Pulsifer of @fidelity shares how the job market has improved for individuals with disabilities on the latest episode of the MEFA Podcast, dropping tomorrow. Spotify: bit.ly/4t0DqaU Apple: apple.co/3OMSQSg YouTube: bit.ly/3QOlhje

Considering a loan to pay for college? Our June 4th webinar will help you differentiate among college loan options and better understand the true cost of borrowing. If you have a student attending college this fall, you won’t want to miss this! Register at bit.ly/3R4651D

Planning how to pay for your child's future college education takes time. Use time to your advantage with the U.Plan. Lock in a percentage of today’s tuition and mandatory fees at nearly 70 colleges in MA. Learn more about this flexible savings option at mefa.org/uplan

If a MA student is not eligible to complete the FAFSA, they may still be able to receive financial aid from MA by completing the MASFA. Learn more at bit.ly/4wifH9h. If you need assistance with the form, reach out to MEFA at (800) 449-6332 or collegeplanning@mefa.org.

Attend our May 21st webinar to learn about the benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details of Attainable®, as well as how to easily set up an account. Register at bit.ly/4wqu6Ai

Looking for a smart way to save for college? 529 plans offer multiple investment options and tax advantages, and have minimal impact on college financial aid. Learn more about the UFund, the Massachusetts 529 plan, at mefa.org/ufund

If you have saved in the U.Plan and are getting ready to use your funds, you won’t want to miss this May 19th webinar! You’ll learn how the U.Plan affects financial aid, when your funds will be sent to the college, and more. Register for the event at bit.ly/4na1DdH

Are you pursuing a career in early childhood education in Massachusetts? The Massachusetts Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Scholarship Program from @MassDHE may be able to help. Learn more about eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and applying at bit.ly/48I5n09

Drew Carter from @holy_cross, has some advice for students who are deciding which college to attend. Listen to his full interview on the latest episode of the MEFA Podcast. Spotify: bit.ly/4d7Ushl Apple: apple.co/4esAO24 YouTube: bit.ly/4wel9cZ

Is your student considering attending a community college? Community colleges have many benefits, including being tuition and fee free for Massachusetts residents and offering open enrollment and rolling admissions. Learn more at bit.ly/4vTHegU

How much should you borrow for college? The right amount to borrow is determined by how much you need to support your education without limiting your future. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, it’s helpful to have some parameters. Learn more at bit.ly/4cDW9Ez

Is your student applying to college? Attend our College Admissions webinar to learn about: Trends in admissions 🎓 Building a balanced list of colleges 🏫 Transcripts 📁 College essays 📝 Letters of recommendation ✉️ Register at bit.ly/4tFaxlK

Drew Carter from @holy_cross has some advice on assisting students with the college admissions process. Listen to the latest episode of the MEFA Podcast, dropping tomorrow. Spotify: bit.ly/4t0DqaU Apple: apple.co/3OMSQSg YouTube: bit.ly/3QOlhje

There are a number of myths floating around about saving for college, so with 529 Day approaching, we wanted to provide some clarity around 529 plans. Test your knowledge with these statements – is each one true or false? Learn about the MA 529 plan at mefa.org/ufund