Live Webinars & In-Person Trainings
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 11:30am Live Webinar
Having the College Cost Conversation with Students and Families
As a school counselor, you likely play a large role helping students create their college list and decide where to ultimately enroll. College cost is a significant factor when selecting a school, and it’s one that students and families should understand as they navigate the admissions and financial aid process. In this webinar, we’ll review the information and resources that you can share to help college-bound students and their families research college costs and make informed decisions.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
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October 16, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00am Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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October 24, 2019 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Create & Build Your Resume with MEFA Pathway
Learn how to create and build a resume with MEFA Pathway Your Plan for the Future, Massachusetts’ free college and career planning portal.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856
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November 6, 2019 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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November 14, 2019 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Counselor Tools
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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November 19, 2019 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Learn About Yourself with MEFA Pathway
Learn how the interests and values inventories in MEFA Pathway can help students discover which careers may fit best. Also find out how students can start a careers list based upon criteria specific to them!
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856.
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December 5, 2019 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Counselor Tools
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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December 11, 2019 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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December 17, 2019 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Discover & Explore Careers with MEFA Pathway
Learn how to explore career options in MEFA Pathway, our free college and career planning online portal. Students can use the results of skills and interest assessments to learn of careers that might fit them best, while also filtering by desired education level and/or career category. By starting to build a list of potential occupations, students can choose high school courses to prepare them for a particular path.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856.
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January 9, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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January 14, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Counselor Tools
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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January 15, 2020 10:00 - 11:30am Live Webinar
Financial Aid: National Landscape & Regulatory Updates
This webinar for school counselors and college access professionals will address the current financial aid landscape on a national scale, as well as provide important updates on federal financial aid resources and regulations.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
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January 22, 2020 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Search for Scholarships and Build a Scholarship List with MEFA Pathway
Learn how to select specific criteria to search for scholarships and build a scholarship list using MEFA Pathway.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856
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January 23, 2020 10:00 - 11:30am Live Webinar
Counseling Families with Unique Circumstances
This webinar will provide guidance for school counselors and college access professionals as you work with families with unique circumstances throughout the financial aid process. Topics will include independent students, undocumented students, nontraditional parent families, and financial aid appeals.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
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February 5, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Counselor Tools
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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February 13, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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March 12, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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March 18, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Counselor Tools
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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March 24, 2020 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
MEFA Pathway’s College Compare Feature
Learn how students can use MEFA Pathway’s College Compare tool to find the colleges and universities that match their school preferences and to help them build out that final list of probable, target, and reach schools to which they will apply.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856
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March 31, 2020 10:00 - 11:30am Live Webinar
Helping Families Understand Financial Aid Award Letters
This webinar will provide valuable information to school counselors and college access professionals as you help families understand their financial aid award letters. Topics will include an overview of the different types of financial aid available, how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar.
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April 8, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Counselor Tools
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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April 16, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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April 28, 2020 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
MEFA Pathway’s College Cost Calculator
Learn how students can use the MEFA Pathway College Cost Calculator to determine their personal cost at each college and university based on their financial aid received and other resources, which can help them make their college decision.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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May 5, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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May 14, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Counselor Tools
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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May 20, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
MEFA Pathway’s Loan Cost Estimator
Learn how to use MEFA Pathway’s Loan Cost Estimator to calculate estimates of a monthly loan payment and repayment total based upon a loan amount borrowed. You’ll also learn how your potential loan payment compares to your monthly salary based on your potential selected career.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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June 4, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Counselor Tools
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the counselor portal to receive an overview of the features available to you as you guide your students.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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June 10, 2020 12:00 - 1:00pm Live Webinar
Get to Know MEFA Pathway’s Student Features
MEFA Pathway provides a fun, engaging environment where students in grades 6-12 can plan for academic and career success. Join us for a walk-through of the site to learn the many tools, activities, and resources available to help students prepare for their future.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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June 16, 2020 2:00 - 2:30pm Live Webinar
Building & Updating a Resume with MEFA Pathway
Learn how to register for an account and build and update a resume with MEFA Pathway Your Plan for the Future, Massachusetts’ free college and career planning portal.
To request closed captioning on a webinar, please contact Lauren Patten at lpatten@mefa.org or 617-224-4856 at least one week in advance of the webinar
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