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06 Mar
Friday March 6, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 [...]
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Wednesday March 11, 2026    
1:00 pm
Even when colleges offer generous financial aid, many students find there’s still a gap between their financial aid and the cost to attend school. Few [...]
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03 Apr
3 Apr 26
via Zoom

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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