Join us – with College Savings Superstar Alfond Foundation member, Caroline Palmatier! Maine families have access to two valuable programs to assist with saving and paying for education after high school: the $500 Alfond Grant and Maine’s College Savings program. While these initiatives offer great benefits, understanding each of their features can sometimes be challenging. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or student, this session will provide you with information to make the most of these valuable resources. Join us to improve your understanding and take steps towards a successful educational future! Presenter: kparsons@famemaine.com

Whether navigating recent changes, looking for a job, starting a business, or simply wanting to be more confident, join this class to assess your confidence and learn tools to help you build your self-assurance and keep it strong.

We discuss whether Social Security can provide the income people need in retirement and how to make the most of Social Security benefits. Also, make determinations on how much income will be needed in retirement and how to identify potnetial income sources and how to make savings last.

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your student loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Nikki Vachon, FAME's College Access Counselor shares pro-tips and answers questions.