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Planning for college can be exciting, but also stressful. To better understand how students experience this pressure, Jenni Espinal, MEFA's intern and a sophomore at @cristoreyboston, interviewed four students about college stress. Read the article at bit.ly/3PvfApE

Recent legislation has established significant changes to Parent PLUS Loans. If you're interested in Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) or Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), there are key deadlines to be aware of. Learn more at bit.ly/3Pd5sC6

In Spring 2026, there are changes coming to the ACT, a standardized test used for college admission, to make the test more streamlined, flexible, and accessible. Learn more at bit.ly/4l1eSMG

It’s tax filing season, and if you’ve saved or paid for college this past year, or repaid student loans, you may have received a tax form related to your activity. We break down the different forms and what they mean. Learn more at bit.ly/4bJXxTN

In the latest episode of the MEFA Podcast, Betsy Mayotte, founder and president of @TISLA_SL, discusses changes to Parent PLUS and Grad PLUS Federal Loans. Listen to the full episode at bit.ly/4soyeOV and subscribe to the MEFA Podcast so you never miss an episode.

According to the 2025 College Savings & Student Debt Study recently conducted by MEFA and @fidelity, 75% of Massachusetts parents are saving in a 529 plan. Are you one of them? If you're ready to start saving, visit mefa.org/ufund

If you have a child heading to college soon, this is for you! Get an overview of the entire financial aid process, including: • Financial aid applications • Financial aid eligibility • Types of financial aid Register at bit.ly/4sdIXei

Need help understanding your financial aid offers? Attend our webinar to learn about: Types of financial aid 💰 How to calculate the balance due at each college 🏫 Ways to pay the college bill 🎓 Register at bit.ly/4rpFgBm

Financial aid offers come in various formats, which can make it difficult to understand them. Our walk-through of a sample financial aid offer can help you understand the various components. To compare your offers, use MEFA’s College Cost Calculator at bit.ly/40QbvzO

MEFA’s College Cost Calculator is a great tool to compare financial aid offers from up to five colleges at a time, allowing you to determine your estimated balance due at each prospective college. Use the calculator at bit.ly/40QbvzO

Planning for your child's college education? The U.Plan has you covered! Protect against rising college costs by locking in a percentage of today’s tuition and mandatory fees at over 70 colleges in MA. Learn more about this flexible savings option at mefa.org/uplan

On the latest episode of the MEFA Podcast, Jenna Shales,  Executive Director of Student Accessibility Services at @BridgeStateU, discusses resources in higher education for students with disabilities. Listen to the full episode at bit.ly/4scq4bw

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

The U.Plan is the Massachusetts prepaid tuition plan that allows you to pay for tomorrow’s tuition and mandatory fees at today’s rates. U.Plan account owner Ankit shares his experience saving in this powerful program. Learn more and get started at mefa.org/uplan

When comparing financial aid offers, you can’t just look at the bottom line. You need to compare what’s making up each financial aid offer. Use MEFA’s College Cost Calculator to compare your financial aid offers at bit.ly/40QbvzO

Wondering about the SAT and ACT? We've got you covered! These standardized tests are different in content, scoring, and administration. Most colleges accept both, so choose the one that suits you best! Learn more at bit.ly/3ZUbqKe

Not applying for financial aid because you think you won't qualify? Not so fast! Millions of students qualify for at least some kind of financial aid, and every student qualifies for a Federal Direct Student Loan by submitting the FAFSA. Learn more at bit.ly/3EIZ541

High school seniors, you’ll likely be receiving your financial aid offers soon! Register for our March 11th webinar to learn about: Types of financial aid 💰 How to calculate the balance due at each college 🏫 Ways to pay the college bill 🎓 Register at bit.ly/4kQxy1y

Looking to apply for some college scholarships? We’ve rounded up scholarships with deadlines in March for students who are interested in everything from volunteering to superheroes, offered by: @afsatweets @AASMorg @unigo and more! Get the details at bit.ly/3WPWNGE

Are you 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/4rqI4PH