Maine State Grant Program is sponsored by Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). Provides need-based grants to Maine undergraduate students attending eligible institutions.

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FAME can help! Making a plan for saving is the first step towards making education after high school a reality. Saving now will put you in a better position to pay for education after high school later.

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. Use FAME’s online search to find Maine scholarships.

Learn more about managing your finances and improving your financial health. FAME has resources to help you serve your students and their families. There are things you can do at every stage to prepare for higher education.

FAME provides specific resources for New Mainers, Adult Students, Military Families and Veterans, and Employers. Learn more about managing your finances and improving your financial health. There are many ways to save for college.

Learn more about options that may work for you. 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.

It can be hard to find money in your budget for college savings. These tips will help you find ways to save money. 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. 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. 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 over 40 years FAME has helped Maine people reach their business goals. FAME helps Maine lenders and their customers get to "yes."

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. When traditional loans are not the solution, FAME’s business loans may be the answer.

Learn about key steps in the business planning and financing process. Whether you’re starting a business or seeking financing for an existing one, learn about key steps in the business planning and financing process. 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. 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.

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Administered by FAME, the Maine State Grant Program provides need-based grants to Maine undergraduate students of all ages. Your completed FAFSA is your Maine State Grant application. File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and you’ll automatically be considered for the $2,500 grant.

Note: The FAFSA deadline for the 2025-26 academic year was extended to July 31, 2025. What You Need to Know About the Program For the 2026-27 academic year, the maximum grant amount for the Maine State Grant Program is $2,500. You must file the FAFSA each year you plan to attend college.

Students enrolled less than full-time, but at least half-time may be eligible for up to $1,250 in the 2026-27 academic year. You must be enrolled at least half-time at an eligible school in a program leading to an initial undergraduate certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree.

Eligible schools include all Maine public and private universities, colleges, and technical schools that administer federal financial aid ( e.g. , Pell Grant, Direct Loans).

Maine residents attending a school outside of the state of Maine are not eligible for the Maine State Grant, with the following possible exception – students enrolled in NEBHE’s Tuition Break Program , the New England Regional Student Program, may qualify for a grant. Contact FAME or your financial aid office for more information.

Because this is a need-based grant, your Student Aid Index (SAI) must not exceed the maximum SAI set in a given year. The maximum SAI for the 2026-27 academic year is 10,000. 1 File the 2026-27 FAFSA.

No other forms are required. If you file your FAFSA and meet the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for a grant. How Are Students Selected?

The school you attend will review your enrollment status and SAI to determine if you are eligible for the grant. The grant award may be part of your financial aid offer. Grant funds are paid directly to the college or university for credit to your student account.

You must file the FAFSA each year you plan to attend college to be considered for an award. The school you attend will determine if you are eligible each year. 1 The maximum SAI is based upon available funding and may be adjusted at any time.

The Maine State Grant Program is governed by Maine law as set forth in 20-A M. R. S.

A. §11611 et seq. and Chapter 601 of the Rules of the Finance Authority of Maine.

As part of the application process for your private loan, you will need to complete a brief private loan counseling course on iGrad, a financial literacy resource provided by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). The course will take approximately 10 minutes, after which you will be directed to the loan application. Manage your FAME loan(s) online!

FOR BUSINESS LOANS: Please call 1-800-228-3734 , option 1. FOR EDUCATION LOANS: Visit the FAME Loan Repayment Portal , and click the green “Register” button. Be sure to have your loan account number, your contact information (email and phone number), and your phone.

These will be required to set up your online loan account. New and returning customers — Apply today ! NOTE: Maine Loan accounts in good standing are serviced by FirstMark Services and are not accessible through the FAME Loan Repayment Portal.