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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
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
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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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Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips

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Date(s) - Friday March 7, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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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.

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