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File the FAFSA

There is money available to help pay for school. Begin by filing the FAFSA.

Make a Plan

Making a plan for saving is the first step towards making education after high school a reality.

Start to Save

Saving now will put you in a better position to pay for education after high school later.

Pay for School

Paying for education after high school usually comes from a variety of sources.

Resources for Professionals

Find helpful resources for educators, financial aid offices, and other professionals working with students.

Find a Scholarship

Use FAME’s online search to find Maine scholarships.

Your Financial Wellness

Learn more about managing your finances and improving your financial health.

Resources for Educators

FAME has resources to help you serve your students and their families.

Planning by Age

There are things you can do at every stage to prepare for higher education.

Planning Tips For …

FAME provides specific resources for New Mainers, Adult Students, Military Families and Veterans, and Employers.

Financial Wellness

Learn more about managing your finances and improving your financial health.

Ways to Save

There are many ways to save for college. Learn more about options that may work for you.

NextGen 529

A great way to help your child save for college. NextGen 529 is Maine’s section 529 plan which many Maine families use to save for college.

Tips to Help You Save

It can be hard to find money in your budget for college savings. These tips will help you find ways to save money.

Getting Financial Aid

There’s money available to help pay for college. Learn more about applying for financial aid and filing the FAFSA.

Free Community College is Here

If you’re a Maine student who earned (or will earn) a high school diploma or equivalent in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025, you can attend Maine community college tuition free, but you’ll need to file the FAFSA first.

Scholarship Search

Scholarships provide free money to pay for college. Start your search for Maine scholarships here.

Resources, Videos, and Calculators

Use FAME’s Resources & Tools to help you afford higher education.

Resources for Educators

Videos, webinars, and more to help you serve your students and families, as well as professional development opportunities.

Resources for Financial Aid Offices

EPIC login and financial education resources to share with students.

For Business Owners

For over 40 years FAME has helped Maine people reach their business goals.

For Lenders

FAME helps Maine lenders and their customers get to "yes."

For Investors

FAME encourages investments in Maine businesses, both directly and through private venture capital funds.

Commercial Loan Insurance

FAME’s commercial loan insurance program helps lenders make business loans by reducing risk.

Direct Loan Programs

When traditional loans are not the solution, FAME’s business loans may be the answer.

Business Roadmap

Learn about key steps in the business planning and financing process.

Business Roadmap

Whether you’re starting a business or seeking financing for an existing one, learn about key steps in the business planning and financing process.

Financing Programs

When traditional loans aren’t an option for your business, FAME’s financing programs may be the answer.

Resources for Business Owners

A collection of resources to help you plan and build your business.

Maine Funding Network

This network of alternative funding and counseling agencies can help you start or grow your Maine business.

Commercial Loan Insurance for Lenders

FAME’s commercial loan insurance insures a portion of loans made through participating financial institutions.

OLA Log In

Quick access to the OLA log in page for existing OLA users.

FAME Business Webinars

Miss out on a webinar? Find recordings and resources for FAME Business Webinars here.

Fees and Rates

Quick link to FAME fees and rates for lender programs.

Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program

Provides tax credits to investors in community development entities that reinvest in businesses located in low-income Maine communities.

Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program

Encourages investments in small businesses by providing credits to outside passive investors.

Free Online Financial Education

Powered by iGrad® and Enrich®, FAME offers free online financial education to support Maine people during high school, college, and beyond.

Build Your Financial Wellness

Free resources to guide you on your path toward financial freedom.

Grow Your Student or Child's Financial Wellness

Tools to help you support youth financial capability.

Invest in Your Employees’ Financial Wellness

Resources to help your employees improve their financial well-being.

Financial Wellness Social Media Toolkit

Our free toolkit can be used by anyone interested in launching a Financial Literacy social media campaign.

Employee Financial Wellness Roadmap

Improving employees’ financial wellness helps improve productivity and satisfaction. Assistance available to help you create a win-win program.

Claim Your Future

An interactive program that encourages high school students to explore the return on investment of various career pathways and financial decision-making.

Steps to Financial Wellness

Setting goals, creating a budget, managing debt and credit, and MORE! All great steps to help you become financially capable.

Financial Wellness Resources

FAME provides free financial wellness programs to help Maine people become more financially capable.

Monthly Financial Check-in with FAME

Free Webinars to learn more about preparing for and paying for higher education, including refinancing student loan debt.

Resources for Elementary Students

Invest in your child’s future and build money skills for life.

Resources for High School and Beyond

Play Claim Your Future – career & budget game or use iGrad Online Financial Education with your students, and more…

Resources for Educators and Professionals

FAME has developed extensive resources for educators and professionals who support financial education in their school or community.

Employee Financial Wellness Roadmap

This roadmap has resources and support to guide the development of life-changing financial education for your employees.

Resources for Employees

Free flyers, videos, webinars, and more to share with your employees as employer-provided benefits.

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Community and Adult Education

Financial Aid Information Sessions

Financial Check-in with FAME

Financial Wellness

Virtual Financial Aid Events

Wednesday Webinar

SAVING FOR COLLEGE

A great way to help your child save for college is to open and contribute to a NextGen 529 account.

Learn about NextGen

Additional Resources

From webinars to videos to packets, FAME has resources to help.

What’s Coming Up at FAME?

Sep 2025

Sep
30

5:30 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Mt. Abram High School, Strong

Sep
30

6:00 PM
Virtual Financial Aid Information Session
Online, via Zoom

Oct 2025

Oct
1

6:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Windham High School, Windham

Oct
1

6:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan

Oct
2

6:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Bonny Eagle High School, Standish

Oct
3

12:00 PM
Oh No, My Budget is Leaking! Top 10 Areas where Our Budgets Leak
Online, via Zoom

Oct
7

6:30 PM
Money Starts: Adulting 101
Online, via Zoom

Oct
8

1:00 PM
Wednesday Webinar - Filing the 2026-2027 FAFSA
Online, via Zoom

Oct
8

6:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Foxcroft Academy, Dover Foxcroft

Oct
9

5:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Sumner Memorial High School, Sullivan

Oct
9

6:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Piscataquis Community High School, Guilford

Oct
14

6:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Buckfield Jr/Sr High School, Buckfield

Oct
15

5:30 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Hampden Academy, Hampden

Oct
21

5:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Freeport High School, Freeport

Oct
21

6:30 PM
Money Grows: Adulting 102
Online, via Zoom

Oct
23

6:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Greely High School, Cumberland

Oct
29

6:00 PM
Virtual FAFSA Help Session
Online, via Zoom

Oct
30

6:00 PM
Financial Aid Information Session
Mid-Coast School of Technology, Rockland

Nov 2025

Nov
3

4:30 PM
Showcase Maine 2025
Westin Portland Harborview, Portland

Nov
5

6:00 PM
Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips
Online, via Zoom

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