At FAME, we are committed to providing comprehensive outreach and default prevention services to students and schools throughout the State of Maine. Through our GOAL$ program, we provide our partners with valuable college access tools and resources, financial literacy and default prevention initiatives. In collaboration with our partners, our goal is to assist schools in reducing their cohort default rates and to implement a “best practices” approach to default prevention. In addition, we educate students and counselors regarding financial aid and responsible borrowing. Through a combination of these efforts, we hope to further assist Maine students and families achieve their educational GOAL$.
We have developed a comprehensive selection of presentations and training sessions
suited to meet the needs of a variety of audiences. From financial aid night presentations,
to early awareness sessions, FAME is committed to providing information to meet the ever-changing needs
of our customers at a location of their choice. The following list of available presentations is
a sample of our offerings and is not an exhaustive list. We are also happy to develop
customized training sessions to meet your needs.
- College Goal Sunday is an annual
program administered by FAME that offers assistance to Maine students and their families who are
in the process of applying for financial aid for higher education. College financial aid
officers and other qualified professionals volunteer their time to help college-bound students
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the required federal
financial aid form.
- 2007 Financial Aid 101 Training Materials is a free day-long
financial aid training session that is offered annually (typically in the fall)
for guidance counselors and advisors.
- Financial Aid Nights – designed to prepare high school students and their families for the
college financial aid process.
- Early Awareness – provides college access, career exploration and financial aid information to students in middle and high school.
- Lifeskills® - partnering with USA Funds® to provide money management, college financing and loan repayment information.
- “Get a Life” – an interactive financial literacy game created for middle and high school students.
- Financial Literacy – helping students gain an understanding of successful money management.
- Life Cycle of FFELP Loans – created to assist our partners in understanding the loan process.
- Identity Theft – intended to provide a variety of audiences on ways to avoid identity theft.
While providing in-person training and information is paramount, FAME has also created a host of
publications to educate schools, students and their families on a variety of topics. Through the
use of brochures and on-line resources, we hope to provide all of the necessary information needed for
Maine citizens to reach their educational goals.
- The Financial Aid Tool Kit – Maine’s guide for higher education financing.
- Planning a Successful Financial Aid Night – a brochure designed to assist counselors in planning a successful financial aid night.
- Scholarship Flyer – a two-sided flyer created to assist students in locating scholarship opportunities.
- Life 101 - A Magazine for High School Students.
- A Guide to Your Federal Loans – An overview of federal student loans available to college students.
- Stafford Loan Entrance & Exit Interview Checklist – a three-ply checklist designed to for use during entrance and exit counseling sessions.
- Locating Your Student Loans Brochure - intended to provide students with instructions on how to find information on their student loans.
- Teacher Loan Forgiveness Brochure – designed to assist teachers with understanding potential loan forgiveness options.
FAME is a full member of Mapping Your Future®, which allows our school partners to tailor their online
entrance and exit counseling to meet their specific needs. In addition, colleges have the option to
receive and download valuable entrance and exit completion reports and statistics.
