Maine Tuition Waiver for Wards of the State

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

Amount: $15,000
Deadline: Varies by institution
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

This tuition waiver provides free tuition to eligible Maine residents who were declared wards of the state. It helps remove financial barriers to higher education for these students.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • Demographic: foster youth
  • Must be a Maine resident
  • Declared a ward of the state of Maine
  • Attend a University of Maine System institution or Maine Community College System institution

Required Materials

  • Proof of ward status

Timeline

Contact the financial aid office of your chosen institution for application procedures and deadlines.

Tips

Work closely with your foster care agency or caseworker to obtain the necessary documentation of your ward status. Contact your college's financial aid office well in advance.