MEFA Finanical Aid Night and Other Resources

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Parents and students in any grade are invited to attend a free seminar on paying for college, which will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 6:30 pm - HHS Auditorium. Students are encouraged to attend if possible so that they may acquire the basic language needed to navigate financial aid. This seminar is offered through MEFA, the Commonwealth’s authority on planning, saving, and paying for college. An experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college financing process, including types of financial aid, how to apply, and financing options for your family. Before the seminar, be sure to visit MEFA’s website — mefa.org — to explore the information and tools available to you. Copies of the presentation will be made available to all attendees. Make sure to bring a pen to make notes!

For families who are unable to attend: 

For families unable to attend HHS’s presentation, other local high schools are offering a MEFA college financing seminar. No RSVP is required - anybody is welcome to attend. See here for a list of other local events. 

Resources: 

Free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA: https://www.masfaa.org/fafsa-day-2/
Materials in Spanish (en español): https://www.mefa.org/materials-en-espanol/ 
College Board has some great financial aid resources as well: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid

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