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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 [...]
27 Jan
Tuesday January 27, 2026    
7:00 pm
Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In [...]
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Understanding the Differences Between the Alfond Grant and Maine’s 529 Education Savings Plan

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

Location
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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