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
- Choose: Your Guide to Post-Secondary Schools in Maine
- 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.

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Log in to view account statements, request investment changes and distributions and process automated funding contributions.

Haven’t set up online account management? Use the link below to start. You will need the account number and Social Security Number of the student (beneficiary).

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com.

Please proceed to Merrill Edge>>

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Merrill Edge® is available through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (MLPF&S), and consists of the Merrill Edge Advisory Center (investment guidance) and self-directed online investing. MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. MLPF&S serves as the program manager, underwriter and a distributor of the NextGen plan. Merrill Edge and Merrill Edge Advisory Center are trademarks of Bank of America Corporation.

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com.

You can manage your NextGen 529 account online. Log in to view account statements, request investment changes and distributions and process automated funding contributions.

Haven’t set up online account management?Use the link below to start. You will need the account number and Social Security Number of the student (beneficiary).

Direct Series Account Owners: please proceed to Merrill Edge »

Select Series Account Owners: please proceed to Merrill Lynch »

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Merrill Edge® is available through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (MLPF&S), and consists of the Merrill Edge Advisory Center (investment guidance) and self-directed online investing. MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. MLPF&S serves as the program manager, underwriter and a distributor of the NextGen plan. Merrill Edge and Merrill Edge Advisory Center are trademarks of Bank of America Corporation.

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