We are happy to offer you a full range of training opportunities to help you expand your knowledge of MEFA Pathway and make the most of its capabilities. You can attend in-person trainings, register for live webinars, or watch recorded webinars at your convenience. And if your school would like a personal in-person training, contact us at info@mefapathway.org.

Live Webinars & In-Person Trainings

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.

January 23, 2020 12:30 - 1:30pm Live Webinar

New MEFA Pathway Feature, Learn About MA State Benefits

Join us to learn how MEFA Pathway’s MA State Benefits cost savings feature can benefit you!

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.

January 28, 2020 12:30 - 1:00pm Live Webinar

New MEFA Pathway Feature, The Expected Family Contribution Calculator

Learn how to use MEFA Pathway’s new tool the Expected Family Contribution calculator, to get an estimate of the amount your family can pay for college costs for one academic year.

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.

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

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.

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.