Educators for Maine Program
Up to $5,000 yearly for undergraduates or $4,000 for graduate study; forgiveness depends on documented eligible employment under the note.
About Educators for Maine Program
This Maine program is structured as a forgivable loan: it finances educator preparation and reduces debt only after eligible work is documented.
FAME targets Maine residents pursuing initial preparation as a teacher, speech-language pathologist, or eligible child-development professional. The program requires an application and FAFSA; the 2026–27 cycle closed May 1, 2026. Check residency, program, enrollment, and promissory-note terms before borrowing because FAME distinguishes high-school applicants from current college students.
The next cycle usually opens February 1; the current application table lists a May 1 close, but confirm next year’s date. Complete FAFSA, the application, and documentation before borrowing; keep the note. After graduation, contact FAME to certify employer, school, subject, and work status, and formally request forgiveness for each eligible service year.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Up to $5,000 yearly for undergraduates or $4,000 for graduate study; forgiveness depends on documented eligible employment under the note.
How to apply or get help: The next cycle usually opens February 1; the current application table lists a May 1 close, but confirm next year’s date. Complete FAFSA, the application, and documentation before borrowing; keep the note. After graduation, contact FAME to certify employer, school, subject, and work status, and formally request forgiveness for each eligible service year. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
Public student financial-aid program