ALT This is an informational graphic from MEFA titled "How Do Colleges Determine Your Financial Aid?" It includes five sections explaining different factors: Student Aid Index (SAI) as a reflection of financial strength, Financial Aid Eligibility based on school attendance cost, A School's Prerogative for distributing funds, Colleges Strategic Goals for financial aid distribution, and Merit from scholarships.

ALT MEFA Webinar on Financial Aid 101. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 12:00 PM. Presented by Jonathan Hughes, Financial Aid Expert.

ALT Financial Aid Myth or Fact infographic by MEFA. Top section labeled "Myth" with text: "The FAFSA is too complicated and takes too long." Bottom section labeled "Truth" with text: "While the FAFSA has previously caused headaches for some families, the newest iteration is shorter, smarter, and more streamlined than it’s ever been. That means many families are completing the entire application in 10-15 minutes."

ALT An informational graphic by MEFA titled "Financial Aid Myth or Fact?" The section labeled "Myth" states: "We make too much money to qualify for financial aid." The "Truth" section explains: "There's not a clear income cutoff for those who qualify for financial aid and those who don’t. And because college can carry a heavy price tag, millions of students qualify for at least some kind of financial aid." A red 'X' marks the myth, and a green check mark highlights the truth.

ALT Financial Aid Myth or Fact? Graphic explaining a financial aid myth vs. truth. Myth section: "If I apply for financial aid, I’m entering into an obligation." Truth section: "Submitting the FAFSA doesn’t obligate a family to borrow a loan, attend a certain college, or pay for any particular expense. You can even send the FAFSA to a college where you don’t end up applying." MEFA logo at the bottom.

ALT A list of recent financial aid 101 seminars hosted at five high schools: Belchertown High School, Newton North High School, Franklin County Technical High School, Ashland High School, and St. Mary High School. "MEFA" is displayed at the bottom left.

ALT A graphic titled "Recent Financial Aid 101 Seminars" lists five schools: Millbury Memorial Junior/Senior High School, Foxborough Regional Charter School, Wachusett Regional High School, Nipmuc Regional Middle/High School, and Fontbonne Academy. Each school has a green checkmark next to it. The MEFA logo is in the bottom left corner on a light purple background.

ALT A person with a laptop sits on the floor in a cozy room. The image promotes the "FAFSA Festival" on October 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, offering expert help with FAFSA questions and online applications. The event is organized by MEFA, with assistance available in Spanish.

ALT Three people sitting outdoors, engaged in note-taking and studying. Text on the image discusses withdrawing from a 529 plan in the same calendar year as college payments to avoid taxes. MEFA logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.

ALT A person wearing a striped shirt is sitting at a table, focused on writing in a notebook. Another person in a red shirt is sitting nearby, looking on and smiling. The room is brightly lit with large windows. The text on the image discusses financial planning for education, mentioning a 529 plan and MEFA.

ALT A person sitting on a couch, smiling while looking at a smartphone. The background has a few cushions and a plant. There is text about confirming qualified expenses before taking a distribution to ensure it remains tax-free. The image has the MEFA logo.

ALT Flyer for a webinar titled 'Ayuda Económica para la Universidad 101' presented by MEFA. Features a person smiling, labeled as Andrea Keenan, an expert in financial aid. The event is on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 PM.

ALT Infographic titled "What's Reported on the CSS Profile?" displaying twelve icons with labels: Income, Current Cash Value, Real Estate, Investments, Retirement Accounts, 529s, UGMA or UTMA, Life Insurance, Expenses, Child Support, Household, and Special Circumstances. MEFA logo at the bottom right.

ALT A MEFA webinar advertisement titled "Financial Aid 101" scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM. It features a circular photo of the presenter, Julie Shields‑Rutyna, who is described as a financial aid expert from MEFA.

ALT Recent college financing seminars flyer featuring a checklist of schools: Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, Andover High School, Bedford High School, Agawam High School, and Dimon Regional Vocational Technical High School. MEFA logo is at the bottom.

ALT MEFA webinar promotional image featuring the text "Ask an Expert All Your CSS Profile Questions." Includes the date, Tuesday, October 13, and time, 12:00 PM. A photo of the presenter, Mike Goodwin, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services at Williams College, is shown.

ALT Image shows a flyer for an "Autism-Friendly Evening" at the Discovery Museum. MEFA Attainable is sponsoring the event on Saturday, October 10th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The flyer highlights that the event is for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. There are small images at the bottom of people engaging in activities at the museum. The Discovery Museum logo is visible, featuring the tagline "science. nature. play.

ALT A promotional image for a MEFA webinar titled "Saving for College." It features the date and time: Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 PM. A smiling person is pictured, with the text "Presented by Jonathan Hughes, College Savings Expert, MEFA" below.

ALT Cover image for "Your Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the CSS Profile" by MEFA. The background features wavy lines and an arrow graphic at the top right.

ALT A page titled "Identify Colleges That Require the CSS Profile" includes a subtitle, "Check the list of participating institutions as well as each college’s financial aid webpage." The number "01" is displayed in a blue circle on the left. The MEFA logo is at the bottom right.

ALT Informational graphic titled "Gather Financial Information and Documents" with guidance on needed documents such as tax returns and bank account records. Includes a "02" label and MEFA logo.

ALT The image is a MEFA informational graphic about creating a College Board account. It advises that if you took the SAT, the same account will be used to complete your CSS Profile. There is a stylized "03" in a blue oval on the left.

ALT A child playing with a pink piggy bank is smiling at a table with scattered banknotes and coins. The text promotes a "$50 matching contribution into a U.Fund 529 College Investing Plan" by MEFA NextSteps. The background is green with white text.

ALT Infographic titled 'What's Reported on the FAFSA?' featuring nine circular icons with descriptions: Income found on federal tax return, Savings and checking accounts, Investments, Net worth of additional properties, Insurance settlement, Family size and number in college, Business that is not family-owned or has over 100 employees, Assets for farm if family does not reside there, and Child support received. MEFA logo at the bottom right.