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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 [...]
09 Jan
Friday January 9, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 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 [...]
Events on Wednesday January 14, 2026

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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