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29 Sep
Tuesday September 29, 2026    
6:00 pm
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 [...]
13 Oct
Financial aid doesn’t have to be complicated. This session walks through the basics, from the FAFSA to financial aid offers, so students and families understand [...]
15 Oct
Thursday October 15, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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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