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07 Aug
Student loan repayment can feel complicated and overwhelming, especially for recent graduates and borrowers in the SAVE forbearance. Starting on or after July 1, borrowers [...]
18 Aug
Tuesday August 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The members of the Advisory Committee on Education Savings will meet on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Finance Authority of [...]
20 Aug
Thursday August 20, 2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See the list of board members, meeting minutes, and more.
31 Aug
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) [...]
01 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) [...]
02 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) [...]
03 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) [...]
04 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) [...]
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, [...]
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Understanding the Differences Between the Alfond Grant and Maine’s 529 Education Savings Plan

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Date(s) - Friday November 1, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Online


Financial Check-in with FAME (November 2024)

Maine people have access to two unique programs created to help save and pay for education after high school, however, understanding how each program works can sometimes cause confusion. During this session, we’ll provide an overview of the $500 Alfond Grant and Maine’s 529 education savings plan, explain how they differ, how they can help raise post-secondary aspirations, tools for evaluation, and ways that families can maximize their savings.

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