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- Pay for School
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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.
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.
Resources for Educators
Resources for Educators to help serve students and families.
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 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023, you can attend Maine community college tuition free, but you’ll need to file the FAFSA.
Scholarship Search
Scholarships provide free money to pay for college. Start your search for Maine scholarships here.
Maine Grant and Tuition Waiver Programs
Unlike loans, grants are sources of financial aid that generally don’t have to be repaid. Learn more about Maine grants and tuition waiver programs here.
Student Loan Programs
Learn about the different types of student loan programs as well as specific loan programs for students pursuing a degree in the health professions, education, or child care.
Repaying Student Loans
Time to repay your student loans? Here are some things you need to know.
Resources, Videos, and Calculators
Use FAME’s Resources & Tools to help you afford higher education.
Online Answer (OLA) Limits Doubled!
Online Answer (OLA) now accepting applications with FAME exposure up to $1,500.000.
For Business Owners
For nearly 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.
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.
