Westin Portland Harborview
July 21, 2025
- Affording Higher Education
- Overview
- Make a Plan
- Start to Save
- Pay for School
- Resources For Professionals
- Business Financing
- Overview
- For Business Owners
- Overview
- Business Roadmap
- FAME Financing Programs
- Direct Loan Programs
- Bond Programs
- Equity Capital and Tax Credits
- Resources for Business Owners
- For Lenders
- For Investors
- Financial Wellness
- Contact
- About
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- News
- Publications
- Blog
- Manage My Loan
- FAFSA FAQs
Make a Plan
Making a plan for saving is the first step towards making education after high school a reality.
Start to Save
Saving now will put you in a better position to pay for education after high school later.
Pay for School
Paying for education after high school usually comes from a variety of sources.
Resources for Professionals
Find helpful resources for educators, financial aid offices, and other professionals working with students.
Find a Scholarship
Use FAME’s online search to find Maine scholarships.
Your Financial Wellness
Learn more about managing your finances and improving your financial health.
Resources for Educators
FAME has resources to help you serve your students and their families.
Planning by Age
There are things you can do at every stage to prepare for higher education.
Planning Tips For …
FAME provides specific resources for New Mainers, Adult Students, Military Families and Veterans, and Employers.
Financial Wellness
Learn more about managing your finances and improving your financial health.
Ways to Save
There are many ways to save for college. Learn more about options that may work for you.
NextGen 529
A great way to help your child save for college. NextGen 529 is Maine’s section 529 plan which many Maine families use to save for college.
Tips to Help You Save
It can be hard to find money in your budget for college savings. These tips will help you find ways to save money.
Getting Financial Aid
There’s money available to help pay for college. Learn more about applying for financial aid and filing the FAFSA.
Free Community College is Here
If you’re a Maine student who earned (or will earn) a high school diploma or equivalent in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025, you can attend Maine community college tuition free, but you’ll need to file the FAFSA first.
Scholarship Search
Scholarships provide free money to pay for college. Start your search for Maine scholarships here.
Resources, Videos, and Calculators
Use FAME’s Resources & Tools to help you afford higher education.
Resources for Educators
Videos, webinars, and more to help you serve your students and families, as well as professional development opportunities.
Resources for Financial Aid Offices
EPIC login and financial education resources to share with students.
For Business Owners
For over 40 years FAME has helped Maine people reach their business goals.
For Lenders
FAME helps Maine lenders and their customers get to "yes."
For Investors
FAME encourages investments in Maine businesses, both directly and through private venture capital funds.
Commercial Loan Insurance
FAME’s commercial loan insurance program helps lenders make business loans by reducing risk.
Direct Loan Programs
When traditional loans are not the solution, FAME’s business loans may be the answer.
Business Roadmap
Learn about key steps in the business planning and financing process.
Business Roadmap
Whether you’re starting a business or seeking financing for an existing one, learn about key steps in the business planning and financing process.
Financing Programs
When traditional loans aren’t an option for your business, FAME’s financing programs may be the answer.
Resources for Business Owners
A collection of resources to help you plan and build your business.
Maine Funding Network
This network of alternative funding and counseling agencies can help you start or grow your Maine business.
Commercial Loan Insurance for Lenders
FAME’s commercial loan insurance insures a portion of loans made through participating financial institutions.
OLA Log In
Quick access to the OLA log in page for existing OLA users.
FAME Business Webinars
Miss out on a webinar? Find recordings and resources for FAME Business Webinars here.
Fees and Rates
Quick link to FAME fees and rates for lender programs.
Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program
Provides tax credits to investors in community development entities that reinvest in businesses located in low-income Maine communities.
Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program
Encourages investments in small businesses by providing credits to outside passive investors.
Free Online Financial Education
Powered by iGrad® and Enrich®, FAME offers free online financial education to support Maine people during high school, college, and beyond.
Build Your Financial Wellness
Free resources to guide you on your path toward financial freedom.
Grow Your Student or Child's Financial Wellness
Tools to help you support youth financial capability.
Invest in Your Employees’ Financial Wellness
Resources to help your employees improve their financial well-being.
Financial Wellness Social Media Toolkit
Our free toolkit can be used by anyone interested in launching a Financial Literacy social media campaign.
Employee Financial Wellness Roadmap
Improving employees’ financial wellness helps improve productivity and satisfaction. Assistance available to help you create a win-win program.
Claim Your Future
An interactive program that encourages high school students to explore the return on investment of various career pathways and financial decision-making.
Steps to Financial Wellness
Setting goals, creating a budget, managing debt and credit, and MORE! All great steps to help you become financially capable.
Financial Wellness Resources
FAME provides free financial wellness programs to help Maine people become more financially capable.
Monthly Financial Check-in with FAME
Free Webinars to learn more about preparing for and paying for higher education, including refinancing student loan debt.
Resources for Elementary Students
Invest in your child’s future and build money skills for life.
Resources for High School and Beyond
Play Claim Your Future – career & budget game or use iGrad Online Financial Education with your students, and more…
Resources for Educators and Professionals
FAME has developed extensive resources for educators and professionals who support financial education in their school or community.
Employee Financial Wellness Roadmap
This roadmap has resources and support to guide the development of life-changing financial education for your employees.
Resources for Employees
Free flyers, videos, webinars, and more to share with your employees as employer-provided benefits.
