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Tuition Break is a powerful program that allows New England residents to enroll at out-of-state public colleges at a discount. Over 2,500 degree programs are available, and students that participate save roughly $8,600 per year. Our MEFA Institute webinar for school counselors and college access professionals on Wed, Feb 26th at 8:30 a.m. will provide a full overview. Register at https://bit.ly/42TWJcv

Will you be attending the SASFAA Conference this week? If so, make sure to stop by MEFA’s booth and say hello! MEFA’s Stephanie Wells and Darina B. will be available to answer all your questions and provide you with resources to help you as you work with students and families.

We recently reached 1,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel, and we're celebrating! Thank you for being a part of our community. This milestone highlights the interest in what we share and the importance of MEFA's mission. If you or someone you know would benefit from the guidance we offer on our YouTube channel, please share and subscribe at https://lnkd.in/eg6F9QsN

School counselors, you may have a student who doesn’t qualify for independent status on the FAFSA, but has circumstances that make it difficult or impossible to provide parent information on the application. There’s a status for these students, which allows them to complete the FAFSA solo. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/ebaTCccn

What steps can current students take when their college decides to close its doors? We interviewed two students who experienced a college closure firsthand, and shared their advice for other students in our article, When Your College Closes. Read it at: https://lnkd.in/ewWWQbre

In honor of School Counseling Week, we wanted to tip our hats to all the school counselors and college access professionals who give so much time and energy to helping young people navigate challenges and plan for the future. Thank you for all you do!

MEFA's College Cost Calculator was recently listed as one of the top five tools for comparing college financial aid offers. Noted for being for being “quick and to the point,” this calculator allows students to input financial aid offers from different colleges to compare their resulting net prices. Help your students make their college decisions with our interactive tool at https://bit.ly/40QbvzO

School counselors and college access professionals: The enhanced resources section on our 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 page includes several materials you may find helpful. Visit it anytime to find: Who Needs an FSA ID handout in five languages Steps to Complete Your 2025-26 FAFSA tutorial Create an FSA ID for Mixed-Immigration Status Families guide A full listing of Massachusetts community college certificate programs (New!) https://bit.ly/4auUZIt

Orquidia Montero of NextGen Talent recently wrote an article for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss out on this great advice for the ambitious and enterprising students you serve. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e5nPPdHy

Did you know that many colleges offer emergency financial aid to help students cover unforeseen, one-time expenses? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dBrnq2wn