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04 Sep
Friday September 4, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Explore easy‑to‑use digital tools that help you build everyday money skills. This session introduces FAME's free online financial wellness platform with resources for budgeting, saving, [...]
08 Sep
FAME offers more than you might expect. Learn about the wide range of programs, tools, and resources available to support Maine families with education planning, [...]
16 Sep
Calling all high school seniors and their caregivers (and anyone interested in knowing more about financial aid)! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]
16 Sep
Wednesday September 16, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join FAME’s Education Affordability and Financial Wellness Counselor, Maire Pelletier, for a four‑part discussion of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke by Jen Smith [...]
18 Sep
Friday September 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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29 Sep
Calling all high school seniors and their caregivers (and anyone interested in knowing more about financial aid)! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]
02 Oct
Worried that saving for college will reduce financial aid? This myth‑busting session explains how savings really factor into financial aid calculations and how families can [...]
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Financial Wellness Resource Fair with FAME and the Alfond Scholarship Foundation

Date/Time
Date(s) - Wednesday April 17, 2024
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location
University of Southern Maine - Lewiston-Auburn Campus


Hosted by The Finance Authority of Maine and The Alfond Scholarship Foundation

Financial Authority of Maine (FAME) and the Alfond Scholarship Foundation’s (ASF) programs and services can help you and your family reach your educational and financial goals. FAME, administrator of NextGen 529®, can help you afford higher education and expand your financial wellness. The Alfond Grant Program from ASF invests $500 for all babies born Maine residents starting in 2013 to be used for education after high school. Both ASF and FAME provide resources and information to help Maine children and families explore their journey to education after high school.

Meet our friendly knowledgeable team to get all your questions answered. All are welcome to this public event to experience multiple engaging stations and enter to win exciting prizes! Snacks will be provided.

Who should attend?
● USM students, faculty and staff
● Parents and anyone interested in saving for higher education with NextGen 529®
● Students and families with general questions about FAFSA and financial aid
● Those looking to grow their financial wellness and budgeting skills
● Health professions majors seeking information on loan forgiveness programs

Learn more about the Alfond Scholarship Foundation at www.myalfondgrant.org.

Look for us at Room 107 at the University of Southern Maine, Lewiston Auburn Campus.

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