Financial Aid 101Resources
FAME's team has compiled resources for you to use in your work with students looking for help paying for college.
IMPORTANT: This site is continuously updated. Check back for more updates
Additional information and resources can be found at FAMEmaine.com and on our YouTube page – FAME Maine.
If you have any questions or comments, contact Mila Tappan (mtappan@famemaine.com).
Why FAFSA Completion Matters and How FAME Can Help.pdfAssisting Ineligible Students FA 101.pdfNavigating Merit Aid and Other Ways to Pay the Bill
Navigating Merit Aid and Other Ways to Pay the Bill.pptxFSA ID Creation, Tips and Troubleshooting.pptxWorking With Independent Youth.pdfFiling the FAFSA – What You’ll See Today and What to Expect in the Future
2022-23 FAFSA Checklist (PDF)
FSA ID Tracking Worksheet & Tips (PDF)
Steps to Appealing Your Financial Aid Offer (PDF)
Videos About Completing the FAFSA (videos playlist)
Use the DOE FAFSA demo site (website)
FAFSA Simplification Webinar (recording & PDF of presentation)
Filing the FAFSA – What Youll see Today and What to Expect in the Future.pptxPSLF and Repay Restart - FINAL.pdfStudent Loan Repayment Restart and PSLF changes
Repay Restart and NEW Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waivers Presentation (PDF)
Repay Restart Resources (website)
Changes to the New Mainers Experience When Applying for Financial Aid
Peer Education & Digital Financial Wellness Tools
FAME Financial Wellness Resources Presentation (PDF)
CSS Profile Overview
To watch a recording of CSS Profile updates click here. You will need to search for the CSS Profile Update for Counselors (on Demand) and register to be emailed a link to the recording.
CSS Profile Overview.pdfFree Community College Proposal FAQ
MCCS Free College FAQ.pdfFinancial Aid 101 Presenter Biographies
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