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06 Feb
Friday February 6, 2026    
12:00 pm
There are two things in life that you can’t control – death and taxes. Wait, is that always true? Maybe not. If you are saving [...]
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Wednesday February 11, 2026    
1:00 pm
Financial aid offers are finally starting to arrive! The next step is for students and families to understand and then compare these offers. This can [...]
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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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