College admission and financial aid news for students, parents, and educators.
College Funding Strategies
Monday • December 17, 2024 • 7:00 – 9:00 PM • Free Virtual Class with Popp & Associates and MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) Hosted By Needham Community Education
Funding a college education takes a multi-pronged approach. Aside from saving money or investing it in a 529 plan, there are other strategies and resources that are beneficial. In addition, there is need-based financial aid, as well as merit aid and tuition discounts awarded by colleges. You’ll learn about how to make a plan for financing college including how and why to save, what types of financial aid are available and how to apply, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Register Here.
Coalition for College is offering multiple panel discussions and workshops this fall covering a wide range of topics related to the college search and application process. All events are free. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.
MEFA’s (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) programs are currently being offered virtually and provide age-specific information about planning, saving and paying for college.
15 on the 15th: Liberal Arts Colleges Across the U.S. is a group of 15 colleges that will be offering virtual events for prospective students on the 15th of each month from May–November 2024. This group includes Bates College, Skidmore College, Wesleyan University, and others. For additional information and to register, please read here.
