June 2009 Archive

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) recently expanded its financial literacy program to include Money Management Counseling.  

FAME’s Money Management Counseling is an interactive online tool that teaches students the importance of managing their money, an important step toward taking control of their lives.  FAME created this session to complement its existing Additional Student Loan Debt Counseling.  Both programs are powered by Mapping Your Future.  All Maine colleges and universities are eligible to enroll and offer this service free of charge to enrolled students; several schools already are participating. 

Through the success of Additional Student Loan Debt Counseling, FAME experienced the value of counseling powered by Mapping Your Future in educating students.  The interactive format allows students to better retain and understand the information presented. 

"We are pleased to offer this valuable service to Maine students and families.  Money management skills are important to students, especially during these challenging economic times,” stated Beth Bordowitz, FAME’s Chief Executive Officer.

"We know it’s important to educate students before they make important financial decisions,” said Cathy Mueller, executive director of Mapping Your Future. “This innovative session created by FAME provides students with information in an easy-to-understand format in a method that is effective for students.”

Mapping Your Future also provides step-by-step instructions on career, college planning, and financial aid.  In addition, the site offers online student loan counseling, money management information and tools, and online customer service for schools and their students.

For more information about counseling powered by Mapping Your Future, contact CariAnne Behr at carianne@mappingyourfuture.org or (573) 634-8641.