Get Future Ready: Free benefits to help you afford higher education.
Your Employer Connected You with FAME. Here’s What That Means for You.
As a Maine state authority, FAME is a trusted partner committed to helping you navigate saving and paying for higher education. From saving for your family’s future to managing student debt and beyond, we’re in your corner with free tools and one-on-one support.
You don’t have to figure this out alone—our experts can help.
Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person, and our team can help you look at your specific situation—whether you’re looking to save for higher education, want help developing a plan to pay for higher education, need assistance navigating the financial aid process, or have questions about student loan repayment.
Find the resources that fit your life and your goals.
Wherever you’re at in your financial wellness journey, we’ve got the tools and the experts to help. We’ve organized everything by category so you can find exactly what’s relevant to you right now.
Plan & Pay for Education
Get help navigating the path ahead or managing existing student debt.
One-to-One Coaching
Book a free session to discuss your family’s specific situation, education savings options, financial aid, and more.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Compare student loan options from Maine lenders or refinance and consolidate your existing student debt.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help families pay for college, and every student should apply for financial aid, regardless of income.
FAFSA Support
Get expert guidance and support on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Maine Grants & Scholarships
Learn about and see if you qualify for the need-based grants, tuition waivers, and scholarship programs that FAME administers.
Save for Education
Small steps today can make a big impact down the road. Start saving for your kids (and yourself).
NextGen 529 Savings Plan
Maine’s education savings plan helps families like yours save for education beyond high school. Learn how to open an account and set up simple payroll deductions.
The $500 Alfond Grant
If your child was born a Maine resident in 2013 or later they were automatically awarded the $500 Alfond Grant to help fund their education after high school. (The Alfond Grant was also available on a more limited basis from 2008-2012.)
Matching Grants
Maine residents can boost their savings with a variety of matching grants. From a $100 initial match to annual grants for consistent saving, there are multiple ways to add more to your money.
Build Financial Skills
Whether you’re balancing today’s budget or planning for the future, these resources help you take the next step with confidence.
Free Online Financial Education
Access online courses, tools, and calculators that cover budgeting, debt, saving, investing, and more.
Financial Check In with FAME
Join us for free online webinars that cover FAME programs, tools, resources, and counseling available to you.
Claim Your Future
Perfect for families with school-age children. Claim Your Future is a fun, interactive game to help students explore careers and money management.
Not sure where to start?
A FAME Education Affordability Counselor can help you figure out the costs of higher education and the resources available to help you navigate paying for it all.
Are you an employer? Learn how to bring Future Ready Benefits to your team.
