Pledge now and be entered to win $100!1

Take the Pledge
I pledge to save for the future educational expenses to help offset the cost of education after high school.
Must be 18 years or older and a Maine resident to participate. See Official Rules for more information.

Pledge for a Chance to Win (Bonus!)
Take the pledge, and you’ll be entered to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Five winners are chosen every month! Read the Official Rules for more information.
Why Take the PromiseME Pledge?
Education after high school can open all sorts of doors for your student, and having just $500 saved for college can triple their chances of attending and quadruple their chances of graduating. Pledging to save each month lets your student know you believe in them and that helps them dream big. What could be better than that?

3 Steps to Success
STEP 1
Take the pledge by filling out and submitting the pledge form above.
STEP 2
Go to your NextGen 529 account (or open one) and make a contribution.
STEP 3
Watch how the power of consistent saving can make a big impact. And pat yourself on the back!
GRANTS FOR MAINE RESIDENTS
Add (Even) More to Your Money
There’s grant money available for Maine residents that can boost your savings even more.2
$100 Automated Funding Grant
30% NextStep Matching Grant
THE GOOD KEEPS ADDING UP!
This is how Grants for Maine Residents can really boost your savings.
Your Monthly Pledge | $10 | $50 | $100 |
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Your Total Calendar Year Contributions | $120 | $600 | $1,200 |
$100 Autofunding Grant3 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
30% NextStep Matching Grant | $36 | $180 | $300 |
Total Matching Grants (adding more to your money!) | $136 | $280 | $400 |
With your pledged contributions and matching grants, you saved: | $256 | $880 | $1,600 |
These are hypothetical investment examples only. Investments involve risk. Grants for Maine Residents may lose value. View the Terms and Conditions of Maine Grant Programs for other conditions and restrictions that apply.
Let your student know you believe in them


1Must be 18 years or older and a Maine resident to participate. See Official Rules for more information.
2Grants for Maine Residents are linked to eligible Maine accounts. An Alfond Grant recipient is eligible to receive the $100 Initial Matching Grant if the minimum required initial contribution is made before the beneficiary’s first birthday. Upon withdrawal, grants are paid only to institutions of higher education. See Terms and Conditions of Maine Grant Programs for other conditions and restrictions that apply. Grants may lose value.
3The Automated Funding Grant is limited to one per beneficiary and can only be awarded once. View the Terms and Conditions of Maine Grant Programs for other conditions and restrictions that apply.
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