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25 Feb
Wednesday February 25, 2026    
6:30 pm
Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been Adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking [...]
26 Feb
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 [...]
27 Feb
Student loan repayment is more confusing than ever. Many borrowers—including those in the SAVE forbearance, which is ending soon—are unsure what next steps to take. [...]
06 Mar
Friday March 6, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Maine people have access to two unique programs created to help save and pay for education after high school. However, understanding how each program works [...]
11 Mar
Wednesday March 11, 2026    
1:00 pm
Even when colleges offer generous financial aid, many students find there’s still a gap between their financial aid and the cost to attend school. Few [...]
12 Mar
Calling all high school juniors and their caregivers (and anyone interested in knowing more about financial aid)! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]
12 Mar
Calling all high school juniors and their caregivers (and anyone interested in knowing more about financial aid)! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]
18 Mar
Wednesday March 18, 2026    
6:30 pm
So, you’re on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey. In Adulting 102, we will look [...]
24 Mar
Calling all high school juniors and their caregivers (and anyone interested in knowing more about financial aid)! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]
24 Mar
Calling all high school juniors and their caregivers (and anyone interested in knowing more about financial aid)! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]
02 Apr
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 [...]
03 Apr
Friday April 3, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Investing means putting your money to work for you, which sounds like a good thing, right? Yes, but even though we are living in a [...]
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via Zoom
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via Zoom

Financial Aid 101: A FREE Training for Counselors, Advisors, and Educators

Date/Time
Date(s) - Friday March 21, 2025
8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location
Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center


In Person Event:
Friday, March 21, 2025
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center, 11 Inn Rd, Hallowell

FAME’s 19th annual event, Financial Aid 101, will be held in person on Friday, March 21st from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Maple Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn and Conference Center in Hallowell.

We’ll be offering a virtual event the following Friday, March 28th for those unable to attend in person or who prefer to attend virtually. The virtual and in-person trainings will include the same content.

Financial Aid 101 is a FREE event designed to provide financial aid training and share resources with school counselors, college access professionals, and education partners who support students as they navigate the financial aid process and pay for higher education.

Join us for a day packed with information where you’ll learn more about:

• Applying for financial aid including a series of FAFSA-focused sessions and one dedicated to the CSS Profile
• Scholarships and tips to help students with a successful search
• Resources, programs, and tools to help pay for higher education for high school students, adults, and new Mainers

And much more! See the agenda for more information.

Pre-registration is required. Feel free to forward this invitation to others who would be interested in attending.

Agenda with Session Descriptions

Please contact Nikki Vachon with questions. We look forward to seeing you in March!

Register for Financial Aid 101 In Person on March 21st, 2025

Register for Financial Aid 101 Virtual Event on March 28th, 2025

 

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