Results tagged “mefa”

Since MEFA won't offer loans this year, Boston Public Schools is holding college financial aid workshops to help families find alternative ways of funding education. Boston School Committee and Superintendent Carol R. Johnson says, “We want to be sure that all of our graduates who have been accepted to college--or are thinking about enrolling in college--have the opportunity to continue their education." The workshops will be held on August 11 and 18 at 6pm. On the 11th, the workshop will be at Madison Park Technical-Vocational High School (75 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury); on the 18th, at Hyde Park Educational Complex (655 Metropolitan Ave., Hyde Park).

About two weeks ago, we noted that Massachusetts doesn't measure up when it comes to funding its students. As if the lack of state aid weren't enough, the Globe reports that nonprofit lending agency Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority will not be providing private loans for students entering school this fall. The organization offered over $500 million in loans last year, so that's major money to make up. MEFA will continue to help families with college savings, and hopes to offer loans later this year.