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Tuition Break College Program Information Sheet

Maine residents are eligible for more than 700 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through Tuition Break. 

The programs are offered by public colleges and universities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont — all at a substantial tuition discount. Eligible students are charged a tuition rate that is significantly less than the regular out-of-state tuition rate. Tuition rates and savings vary by institution. Average savings for a full-time student enrolled in the 2018-19 academic year was $7,900.

Eligibility: As a permanent resident of a New England state, a student is eligible for the RSP when enrolled in a degree program offered through the RSP by a specific public college or university in another New England state. Approved degree programs (associate, bachelor’s and graduate) for residents of each New England state are listed on the Find a Program page.

How does a student apply to enroll? A student first determines that a program is offered through the RSP by the college or university where they wish to enroll. A student then completes the college’s application for admission and declares the RSP degree program as their intended area of study. Once accepted to the college, a student should confirm that the college or university has granted RSP status.

Note: Some programs may have special requirements or may not be available to freshman students. NEBHE does not require a separate application.

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Find all programs for Maine residents

View an alphabetical list of approved programs by degree level and area of study:

Associate Programs for Maine Residents

Bachelor’s Programs for Maine Residents