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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 and Paying for College for Maine Foster and Adopted Children

Date/Time
Date(s) - Wednesday February 16, 2022
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location
Online


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 forms and who completes them, how the Foster Care Tuition Waiver works and who is eligible, and discuss what it means if you don’t receive the waiver.   Presenter, Jessica Whittier, is a College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine and is also a foster/adoptive parent of four.

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