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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 [...]
22 Feb
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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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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