Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine October 30, 2026 Alert #1: What follows might sound like whining and complaining. It’s really not, but I admit that I had trouble making these points without at …
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified parties to market Maine’s Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit statewide to potentially eligible audiences, including remote workers, employers, high schools, post- …
There’s money available to help pay for college. Learn more about applying for financial aid and filing the FAFSA. 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 …
FAME (Finance Authority of Maine) created Future Ready Benefits to give Maine companies a high-value, low-lift way to support their employees’ education goals and financial well-being. We provide free tools and support your team needs to get a handle on …
Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine September 29, 2026 Some pieces of the personal finance puzzle are absolute, backed by numbers, and include “math always wins” situations; the power of compound …
The members of the Board of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will meet in person at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The location of the meeting is at FAME’s office at 5 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine, and on conference call/Microsoft …
Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine August 25, 2026 What goes into our money decision recipe? Take our experiences, add a little know-how, sprinkle in some goals and season with some FOMO. What …
FAME is pleased to announce that Martha Johnston, FAME’s director of education, has been presented with the Candance Johnson Vinette Award by the Maine Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA). The award is given periodically to an …
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media have recognized the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine. The program honors companies that foster a positive …
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) announced today that the number of Maine-based NextGen 529® accounts now exceeds 80,000, with more than $1 billion in education savings assets, marking a significant milestone for Maine families planning for education …
Responses to questions submitted by prospective bidders: Please confirm that FAME is not required to be licensed or registered as a student loan servicer. Confirmed for State of Maine’s Consumer Credit Code. Please confirm that FAME is excluded from being …
Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine July 14, 2026 A recent CBS News article presented a dilemma involving personal finance, our financial system, and what to do about it. “Economists and experts …
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to serve as outside collection attorneys/agents for the collection of past-due loan obligations, primarily unsecured loans. Proposal Deadline: July 31, 2026 Download the RFP …
At their April 30, 2026 meeting, the board of directors of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) approved state new markets tax credit financing to assist with the planned expansion of a sawmill in Ashland. The project is expected to make a significant …
FAME has developed extensive resources for educators and professionals who support financial education in their school or community. Financial Wellness Resources for Librarians Are you a librarian who is interested in starting or expanding a financial …
The Financial Check-in with FAME workshop series was created to help Maine people strengthen their money-management skills and confidence, empower them to plan for education costs, reduce financial barriers, and support long-term education affordability. …
In 2019, FAME launched its first ever employee financial wellness program. Led by FAME’s financial education program manager, the incentive-based program was developed using recognized best practices, as well as employee input and surveys. Upon successful …
Program Update – Timeline December 10, 2025: Rules published December 10, 2025: FAME posts Allocation Application on its website January 7, 2026: FAME officially begins accepting Allocation Applications January 30, 2026: FAME anticipates making preliminary …
Besides the people you’ll hire to run your day-to-day operations, consider these other important members of your business team: Your Banker: An experienced business banker knows what to look for with regard to financials, planning, and timing, and knows …
Below you’ll find checklists, tips, tracking sheets, and more to help you navigate the financial aid process. For best results, please download PDFs locally, then open and complete them with Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don’t have Acrobat Reader, you can …
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