End of Year Wrap-Up from the Outgoing MASFAA President, Christine McGuire
What a year it has been! Outstanding training opportunities, advocacy for students, and professional networking have again been the corner stones of the activities of the Association this year. At the Year-end Event on June 23 I passed the Presidential gavel to Bernie Pekala of Boston College. I did so with mixed emotions, as it has truly been my privilege to work with the incredible group of dedicated volunteers that are MASFAA. READ MORE...

FAFSA Day 2011 Wrap Up
We would like to express our gratitude to all of our MASFAA colleagues who volunteered your time for FAFSA Day 2011. There were 356 volunteers in total and I know your assistance made a difference for families at numerous sites across Massachusetts. I think most of you would agree that we needed every one of you! READ MORE...

Approaching the Tipping Point: The Implications of Student Loan Debt and the Need for Education Debt Management
Our nation’s student loan system is approaching a tipping point from a social, economic, and public policy perspective. Rising college costs, a sluggish job market that has driven a record number of Americans to seek out higher education, and a constraint on federal and state budget dollars afforded to grants, have all combined to produce an explosion in student loan borrowing. Simultaneously, dwindling job opportunities and stagnant wages are putting increasing pressure on student loan borrowers staring down the barrel of repayment. READ MORE...