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04 Sep
Friday September 4, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Explore easy‑to‑use digital tools that help you build everyday money skills. This session introduces FAME's free online financial wellness platform with resources for budgeting, saving, [...]
08 Sep
FAME offers more than you might expect. Learn about the wide range of programs, tools, and resources available to support Maine families with education planning, [...]
16 Sep
Calling all high school seniors and their caregivers (and anyone interested in knowing more about financial aid)! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]
16 Sep
Wednesday September 16, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join FAME’s Education Affordability and Financial Wellness Counselor, Maire Pelletier, for a four‑part discussion of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke by Jen Smith [...]
18 Sep
Friday September 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See the list of board members, meeting minutes, and more.
29 Sep
Tuesday September 29, 2026    
6:00 pm
Calling all high school seniors and their caregivers (and anyone interested in knowing more about financial aid)! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [...]
02 Oct
Worried that saving for college will reduce financial aid? This myth‑busting session explains how savings really factor into financial aid calculations and how families can [...]
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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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