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04 Feb
Friday February 4, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Are you finding it difficult to make regular contributions to your retirement or college savings account? If so, then we hope you’ll join us to [...]
09 Feb
Wednesday February 9, 2022    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Even if colleges offer generous financial aid, few students and/or families can afford to write a check to pay the full remainder of the school [...]
10 Feb
Thursday February 10, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
File the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now! If you have questions or need assistance with a FAFSA or FSA ID (the [...]
15 Feb
Tuesday February 15, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Understanding and comparing financial aid offers are two of the most important steps in the financial aid process. It is important that families understand the [...]
16 Feb
Wednesday February 16, 2022    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
In this session we’ll discuss the financial aid process and how it can differ for Maine’s foster and adopted students. We’ll talk about financial aid [...]
22 Feb
Tuesday February 22, 2022    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The members of the Advisory Committee on Education Savings will meet on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Finance Authority of [...]
22 Feb
Tuesday February 22, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
File the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now! If you have questions or need assistance with a FAFSA or FSA ID (the [...]
04 Mar
Friday March 4, 2022    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
There are things you can do to make college more affordable! It starts with understanding how financial aid works and what you can do to [...]
Events on Thursday February 10, 2022
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10 Feb 22
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Events on Tuesday February 15, 2022
Events on Wednesday February 16, 2022
Events on Friday March 4, 2022

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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