Financial Professionals
An educated workforce is vital to the future of Maine. Instilling aspirations begins at an early age. Help us build a culture where every Maine child aspires to higher education.
RESOURCES
No matter the age of the children or how close they are to college, FAME has information, tools, videos and games that can help your clients, and their children, prepare, plan and pay for higher education for their children:
Pre-K and Elementary School
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- FAME’s Cash and Max characters introduce elementary students to three key concepts: career exploration, education after high school and money management.
- Cash and Max Elementary Coloring Books– grades K through two
- Cash and Max Elementary Workbooks– grades three through five
- “Talk About the Future” tips can give parents some ideas for starting conversations about careers and the education needed to get there.
Middle School
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- By playing FAME’s Claim Your Future® game students explore education after high school, future careers and money management.
- FAME’s “Talk About the Future” tips can give parents some ideas for starting conversations about careers and the education needed to get there.
High School
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- FAME holds Financial Aid presentations at most high schools across Maine in the spring for Juniors in high school. Find one on FAME’s website.
- FAME holds free In-Person FAFSA Help Sessions across the state in October & November.
- FAME shares financial aid, scholarship and FAFSA-related tips on social media, Youtube and via email. Encourage your clients to join FAME’s mailing list to receive timely tips.
- Encourage your clients to look for scholarships using FAME’s online search tool for Maine-based scholarships.
- FAME publishes a suite of books to aid in college planning and money management:
- Pay: Tips to Afford Higher Education
- Plan: Tools to Help You Pursue Higher Education
- Manage: Making Your Money Work
- These resources are available to order at FAMEmaine.com/publications
College & Beyond
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- FAME’s website TheLoanforME.com is a trusted resource where students can be more informed borrowers and access a network of Maine lenders to apply for a private student loan or to consolidate existing debt.
FAME's goal is Maine’s goal: By 2030 all Maine families will be saving for higher education & Maine will have one of the lowest student loan debt rates in the nation.
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