The MEFA Podcast

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The MEFA Podcast

We provide subject matter expertise on every step within the college planning process. Subscribe and listen to the MEFA Podcast to learn key information and helpful tips on 529 college savings plans, the college application process, financial aid & the FAFSA, student loan repayment, and more.

  1. 5D AGO

    Current College Admissions Trends

    Host Jonathan Hughes talks with Mark Stucker, host and producer of the podcast Your College-Bound Kid, about recent key trends in college admissions. They discuss AI, student diversity, direct admissions, college fit, how students can prepare for the admissions process, and more.

    44 min

  2. APR 30

    Planning for College, Career Dreams, and the Internship Experience

    Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA’s high school intern from Cristo Rey Boston High School, Fatima Koumbassa, as well as her school supervisor, Jessina Baker. First Fatima shares her college admissions and financial aid journey, what she is interested in studying in college, and her duties and experience as a MEFA intern. Then Jonathan talks with Jessina about the internship program at Cristo Rey Boston High School and how Baker’s life experiences led her to this job.

    26 min

  3. APR 15

    Public Libraries: They Offer More Than You Think

    Host Jonathan Hughes talks with librarian Angela Costello of the East Bridgewater Public Library. They discuss how the library can be a resource for all members of the community, the education needed to become a librarian, and why the library is such an important asset for people.

    26 min

  4. APR 1

    How One College is Encouraging Manufacturing and Innovation

    Host Jonathan Hughes talks with the Executive Director of Westfield State's Resource Innovation Design and Entrepreneurial (RIDE) Center, Dr. Lamis Jarvinen, about how the center empowers manufacturing and innovation in Massachusetts, along with encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit in students. Learn about the RIDE Center’s mission, how it was created, and the ways it’s preparing students for the future. Students who use the center also share their experiences about how the center helps students take ideas out of their dorm rooms and into the market.

    25 min

  5. MAR 18

    A Discussion on College Students and Anxiety

    Host Jonathan Hughes talks with licensed mental health counselor Kelly Hulyk about anxiety related to the college admissions process, as well as attending college and living away from home. They discuss why this topic is important, how students can seek help, and where to find other resources.

    29 min

  6. MAR 4

    How Educational Divide Reform Helps Students Prepare for College and Explore Careers

    Host Jonathan Hughes explores Educational Divide Reform, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote global citizenship, social inclusion, and community development through youth education. Jonathan talks with Educational Divide Reform’s Alice Cho about the organization’s college and career readiness program, and with middle school teacher Ana Berhe about the school and program connection. Two Brockton Public Schools students, Keisha and Tam, also share their experiences with the program.

    36 min

  7. FEB 19

    How to Become a Pilot

    Host Jonathan Hughes talks with two pilots, Cliff Lanyi and Jack Trendell, about their different journeys to becoming a pilot. They discuss schooling, acquiring their license, the number of hours they need to be certified, and much more. Plus, Jonathan explains how to use MEFA Pathway to explore information on becoming a pilot as well as other career pathways.

    29 min

  8. FEB 5

    BabySteps Turns 5: Checking In on the College Savings Incentive Program

    Host Jonathan Hughes first talks with Julie Shields-Rutyna to answer a mailbag question about rolling over unused U.Fund 529 savings into a Roth IRA. Then Jonathan talks with Deputy Director of the Massachusetts State Treasury’s Office of Economic Empowerment Samantha Perry. They discuss the BabySteps college savings incentive program, how it started, the progress it’s made, and planned efforts for its future.

    32 min
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We provide subject matter expertise on every step within the college planning process. Subscribe and listen to the MEFA Podcast to learn key information and helpful tips on 529 college savings plans, the college application process, financial aid & the FAFSA, student loan repayment, and more.

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  • Creator
    MEFA
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority copyright 2024.
  • Show Website
    The MEFA Podcast

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