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09 Jan
Friday January 9, 2026    
12:00 pm
Studies show that parents and caregivers are the number one influence when it comes to building a child’s lifelong financial skills. However, many of us [...]
14 Jan
Wednesday January 14, 2026    
1:00 pm
Navigating the path to higher education can be overwhelming—especially for students experiencing homelessness or those in foster care. This workshop is designed to break down [...]
27 Jan
Tuesday January 27, 2026    
7:00 pm
Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In [...]
28 Jan
Financial aid offers have started to arrive! The next step is to understand and compare these offers. It’s important to have an understanding of the [...]
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Education Affordability 101 (formerly Financial Aid 101): A Training for Counselors, Advisors, and Educators

Date/Time
Date(s) - Thursday April 2, 2026
8:00 am

Location
Augusta Civic Center


Education Affordability 101 is FAME’s annual in-person training for school counselors, college access professionals, educators, and other professionals. This free event provides training and resources to those supporting Maine students and families as they plan, save, and pay for higher education. Sessions focus on college saving, financial aid, and financial wellness as well as information on FAME resources and activities. Registration is required. We hope you’ll join us on April 2!

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