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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips

Date/Time
Date(s) - Wednesday May 7, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location
Online


There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your student loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro tips and answers questions.

Presenter: NVachon@famemaine.com

 

Zoom Link: https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdemvrjooG9HrzwomfyvvqgtRj0kvPdrn

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