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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
via Zoom
Events on Tuesday February 15, 2022
Events on Wednesday February 16, 2022
Events on Friday March 4, 2022

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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