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01 Feb
Wednesday February 1, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available! If you have questions or need assistance with a FAFSA or FSA ID (the [...]
03 Feb
Friday February 3, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Did you know student loan consolidation and student loan refinance are different? FAME staff will explain the differences in these financial products and how they [...]
08 Feb
Wednesday February 8, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
New Mainers are critical to the success of the Maine economy. Unfortunately, many new Mainers face unique challenges and obstacles when pursuing education and training [...]
16 Feb
Thursday February 16, 2023    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly meeting of the FAME Board of Directors.
17 Feb
Friday February 17, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join FAME's Maire Pelletier for a special storytime featuring the book, "Those Shoes." The book explores the difference between wants and needs as well as [...]
22 Feb
Wednesday February 22, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The members of the Advisory Committee on Education Savings will meet on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Finance Authority of [...]
28 Feb
Tuesday February 28, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 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 [...]
03 Mar
Friday March 3, 2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
We’ve all heard how important it is to save for things we want. But saving can be hard, and, in the case of higher education, [...]
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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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