Financial aid is available to help families pay for college. Every student should apply for financial aid, regardless of income. You won’t know what financial aid you are eligible to receive unless you apply. Types of Financial Aid There are four basic …
We’re here to support you in the important work you do with students. Below you’ll find resources specifically for you — live and virtual events, recorded trainings, our monthly newsletter, and a variety of FAFSA assets to promote FAFSA completion and help …
FAME is excited to welcome Charlotte Mace as the new Director of Business. Mace brings with her vast expertise in helping Maine businesses grow and expand. As Director of Business, Mace oversees FAME’s capital access strategies and tools, which support …
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) today announced the allocatees for the newly recapitalized 2026 Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program (NMCIP). This year’s cohort reflects a strong mix of national and regional community development entities ( …
April is Financial Literacy Month and what better time to roll out new financial wellness resources. According to the Pew Research Center, only half of the adults in America believe they have a good handle on their personal finances. The Finance Authority …
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 the Bangor YMCA (the “Bangor Y”). The $57.8 million project is …
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is pleased to announce that Mila Tappan, FAME’s Education Affordability Content and Training Manager, has been chosen to receive the 2026 NEOA Claiborne Pell Award. The prestigious distinction was established to “ …
What Is NextGen 529? NextGen 529 is Maine’s Section 529 plan. A great way to help your child save for college is to open and contribute to a NextGen 529 account. Getting started today will open doors for them later — whether they choose to attend trade …
Saving for higher education can help reduce how much student loan debt the family needs to take on. Students and families who have college savings are always in a better position when it comes to paying. There are many types of accounts you can use to save …
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 …
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 …
Your Guide to Finding Scholarships Scholarships are a form of gift aid—meaning they don’t need to be repaid. Most are awarded outside of the college’s financial aid process, so it’s up to you to search and apply. Start with FAME’s Maine Scholarship Search …
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 …
"Claim Your Future engages students through hands-on and minds-on learning, challenging them to practice critical thinking and decision-making skills. Best of all, it offers a memorable classroom experience that students talk about long after the game …
I’m ready to grow Whether you need to upgrade an existing system or hire and train second-level managers to maintain planned growth, whatever the growth plan, we can help. I’m moving to Maine Welcome! You’ve made a great decision by choosing Maine. We …
Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine May 21, 2026 This blog addresses personal finance through posts influenced by my experiences (stumbles to say the least) with money, the stages I went through …
Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine April 22, 2026 There are a lot of moving parts in the income tax machine. There is the W-4 form, which we fill out when we start a job and/or when we need to …
Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine March 26, 2026 (see part one) As promised, a few tips and strategies to help with saving for a home. The following won’t work for everyone, everywhere, all at …
Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine February 25, 2026 This is a tough conversation. The numbers don’t lie, the ratio of housing prices to income quantifies how difficult it has become to afford a …
Written By Steve Kautz, AFC® Financial Education Programs Specialist Finance Authority of Maine January 26, 2026 The holy trinity of foundational personal finance tools includes the budget, spending less than you make, and the emergency fund. This post …
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