The University of Maine offers a wide variety of financial aid programs from federal, state and university sources. Most types of financial assistance require at least half-time enrollment in a degree program.

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Grants are awarded to undergraduate students demonstrating exceptionally high financial need. Scholarships are typically awarded based on merit, achievement, need or a combination of these factors. Receipt of a scholarship must be included as part of the student's financial aid award and may, in some cases, result in adjustments to the existing award. Grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid.

• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
• National SMART (Science and Mathematic Access to Retain Talent) Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
• State Grants
• University of Maine Grants
• University of Maine Scholarships

Work Programs help students pay their expenses through part-time employment. Students usually work between 10 and 20 hours per week. Contact the Office of Student Employment for more information.

• Federal Work-Study Program
• Part-Time Employment Program
• Work Merit Program
• Job Location and Development Program

Educational Loans may be borrowed to defray educational expenses. Loans must be repaid after the student leaves school.

• Federal Perkins Loans
• Federal Stafford Loans

Want more information? The U.S. Department of Education Student Guide provides additional information on Federal student aid programs.