FAME Maine

FAME Maine Providing free resources & assistance to Maine students on planning & paying for higher education

06/11/2026

šŸ’³ Your credit score tells a story… do you know what yours says?
From payment history to debt levels, there’s more behind your score than meets the eye—and understanding it can make a big difference in your financial future.

Join this free webinar to do a little detective work šŸ” on what impacts your credit score—and learn practical ways to build and manage it with confidence.

āœ… Understand what lenders are really looking for
āœ… Learn how scores are calculated
āœ… Get tips you can start using right away
šŸ‘‰ Save your spot

Ready to level up your skills and pay?File the FAFSA to access:āœ… The $2500 Maine State Grantāœ… Up to $7395 in Pell GrantO...
06/05/2026

Ready to level up your skills and pay?
File the FAFSA to access:
āœ… The $2500 Maine State Grant
āœ… Up to $7395 in Pell Grant
Over half of Maine high school seniors qualify for these
opportunities. Your future starts with one form.
Get an easy-to-use FAFSA guide at
FAMEmaine.com/LevelUp.

Looking for extra funds for college? šŸŽ“The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is now accepting applications through July 31...
06/02/2026

Looking for extra funds for college? šŸŽ“
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is now accepting applications through July 31! Open to high school, college, and graduate students who are attending—or planning to attend—college.
šŸ’° Award: $1,000
šŸ“ Apply online—get started today!
https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/apply

šŸŽ‰ Happy 5/29 Day, Maine! šŸŽ‰ Today, we’re excited to celebrate the power of education and the amazing possibilities that c...
05/29/2026

šŸŽ‰ Happy 5/29 Day, Maine! šŸŽ‰ Today, we’re excited to celebrate the power of education and the amazing possibilities that come with it.

Whether you're saving for your child’s college fund, pursuing your own learning journey, or supporting a loved one's dreams, every contribution to a 529 plan can be a step toward building a brighter future. šŸ˜Ž

What's inspiring you to start saving? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
https://www.nextgenforme.com/

We're proud to support Startup Maine Week 2026 — four days of founder programming, keynotes, and real connections for Ma...
05/15/2026

We're proud to support Startup Maine Week 2026 — four days of founder programming, keynotes, and real connections for Maine's startup community. May 18–21 in Portland.

Check out the full agenda and grab a ticket for your team:
šŸ—“ Full agenda: https://app.startupmaine.org/
šŸŽŸ Register: https://startupmaineweek.regfox.com/2026

05/12/2026

Thinking about what’s next in your career or education journey? Whether you’re considering a degree, workforce training, a micro-credential, or building skills for a raise, FAME is here to help.
Explore our new Pathways page to discover education and skill-building options—plus ways to fund them.
šŸ‘‰ Start exploring your next step today.
https://www.famemaine.com/affording-education/make-a-plan/maine-education-career-pathways/

Between snacks, crazy schedules, and school drop-offs, Maine moms do it all. ā¤ļøHere’s one more that feels good to add to...
05/09/2026

Between snacks, crazy schedules, and school drop-offs, Maine moms do it all.
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Here’s one more that feels good to add to the list: contributing to a NextGen 529. With grants available (like the $500 Alfond Grant and matching grants for Maine residents), small contributions now can open doors later. Think of it as a mom hack that’ll pay off down the road.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible moms doing the work out there. We’ve got you. Learn more about Maine’s 529 savings opportunities.

05/05/2026

Ever wish you could get a life ā€œdo-overā€? Here’s your chance to turn that reflection into opportunity.
The Do-Over Scholarship awards $1,500 to one student who shares what they’d redo in life—and why—in 250 words or less.

āœ… Open to legal U.S. residents 14+
šŸ—“ Deadline: June 30, 2026

Learn more and apply here:
šŸ‘‰ https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/do-over-scholarship

04/17/2026

šŸŽ“ Now Accepting Applications: Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Maine Legislature annually recognizes students pursuing—or planning to pursue—education at a two‑ or four‑year Maine college or technical school.

Already started your higher education journey? You can still apply! This scholarship is open to:
āœ… High school seniors
āœ… Current college students
āœ… Graduate students

One student from each Maine county will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the Maine school of their choice.

šŸ“… Application deadline extended to: June 1, 2026
šŸ‘‰ Learn more and apply: FAMEmaine.com/scholarships/maine-legislative-memorial-scholarship-fund

04/16/2026

Put your tax return to work. Learn more about investing in your child’s bright future today at NextGenforME.com

Address

5 Community Drive
Augusta, ME
04332

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12076233263

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