Money for college2
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Financial Opportunities
A NoteThe financial aid package assembled for you by your
university typically draws upon grants, scholarships, work study or other funding for which you may be entitled. This presentation is designed to help you become more informed about these sources of aid.
GrantsA grant is a need-based form of financial aid that doesnot have to be repaid.
Federal Pell Grants are the most common form of federal aid. They are need based, provided by the federal government and awarded by schools.
Did you know that additional Pell Grant funds may be available for unemployed or underemployed workers?
Maximum Pell Grants:2010-2011 school year - $5,550 (beginning 7/1/10)
GrantsFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Gr
ants (FSEOG) are awarded by schools and provide assistance for undergraduates with the greatest financial need. The program gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants.
Maine State Grant Program is a need-based state grant award to Maine undergraduate students. The FAFSA (May 1 deadline) serves as the application for this program.
GrantsUniversity Grants are awarded by UMS institutions
based on financial need and availability of funds.
Federal SMART Grant assists majors in physical, life, computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering, foreign language; or non-major single liberal arts programs.
ScholarshipsScholarships help you pay for undergraduate tuition. Like grants,they do not have to be repaid. Generally, they are reserved forstudents with special qualifications. Examples include:
North American Indian Waiver & Scholarship Program waives tuition, fees, and on-campus room and/or board for qualified and eligible North American Indians residing in Maine.
The Competitive Skills Scholarship is open to adult workers and pays for education and training (including apprenticeships) for jobs in demand in Maine
Check your university’s financial aid office for all available scholarships.
LoansFederal Perkins Loans are available to students who
demonstrate financial need. They are federally funded and awarded by the school.
Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized & unsubsidized) are awarded on the basis of financial need and are regulated by the federal government. A subsidized Stafford Loan is the loan of first choice, since the government pays the interest while students are in school.
Federal PLUS Loans are for parents of undergraduate students. They are based on credit history and require a credit check.
Work StudyFederal Work Study Program allows you to subsidize your tuition and
expenses with on-campus (including centers and sites) jobs.
To be eligible, you must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled in a degree or certificate program, and take at least six credit hours each semester.
American Opportunity Tax Credit A new $2,500 college tax credit for 2009, 2010 and
possibly beyond
Authorized for two years by the recent stimulus bill
Married couples filing jointly who have adjusted gross incomes of up to $160,000 ($80,000 for single people) can claim the full credit for 2009 and 2010
A family that doesn't earn enough to pay income taxes can get $1,000 back
For more informationContact your local University College center:
www.learn.maine.edu/ucenters.php
or call 1-800-868-7000