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FAME provides free individualized support, no matter where you are in the process. Whether you’re a new parent looking to begin saving for your child’s education, a high school student planning for your education after high school, or a new graduate with questions about student loan repayment, we can help!

FREE One-to-One FAFSA and Financial Aid Coaching

We can help you:

  • Apply for financial aid
  • Review financial aid offers
  • Explore options for paying the college bill
  • Learn about student loans
  • Start (or restart!) college

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FREE Student Loan Repayment Advice

FAME has partnered with two national experts to provide free federal loan repayment counseling. Learn more at:
https://www.famemaine.com/repaymentcounseling

FREE College Savings Counseling

Looking for answers to your college savings questions? Our counselors are here to help! Get your questions answered, learn about Maine’s education savings program, and make a plan to save.  

For Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and York counties:

For Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Knox, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, and Washington counties:

Maire Pelletier, FAME College Savings Counselor

Maire Pelletier
PH: 207-620-3508
Email Maire
Book an appointment with Maire

Karin Parsons, FAME College Savings Counselor

Karin Parsons
PH: 207-620-3502
Email Karin
Book an appointment with Karin

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Phone

207-623-3263 or 800-228-3734; TTY: 207-626-2717

Option 1: Business Loans

Option 2: NextGen 529 or Alfond Grant

Option 3: Maine Loan or Student Loans

Option 4: Financial Aid or FAFSA Questions

Option 5: All other Education Inquiries

Fax

207-623-0095

Email

Business@FAMEmaine.com: Business-related questions/comments

Education@FAMEmaine.com: Education-related questions/comments

NextGen@FAMEmaine.com: NextGen-related questions/comments

Address

Mailing: PO Box 949, Augusta, ME 04332-0949

Physical: 5 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

Get Directions

In-person service by appointment only. Contact us at info@famemaine.com to schedule.

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Director of Business

Jennifer Cummings (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3531
FAX: 207-213-2631

Commercial Loan Officers

Jay Beck (he/him)
PH: 207-620-3553
FAX: 207-213-2653
Kim Getchell, FAME Commercial Loan Officer
Kim Getchell (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3507
FAX: 207-213-2647
Matt Lindquist (he/him)
PH: 207-620-3527
FAX: 207-213-2627

Workout Officer

Karen Kunesh (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3532
FAX: 207-213-2632

Director of Education

Martha Johnston (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3544
FAX: 207-213-2644

College Access and Outreach Manager

Mila Tappan (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3504
FAX: 207-620-2604

College Access Counselors

Nicole Vachon (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3529
FAX: 207-213-2629
Jessica Whittier (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3555
FAX: 207-213-2655
Michelle Radley, FAME College Access Counselor
Michelle Radley (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3535
FAX: 207-213-2635

New Mainer Specialist

Floreka Malual (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3530
FAX: 207-213-2630

Financial Wellness

Mary Dyer (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3556
FAX: 207-213-2656
Steve Kautz
Steve Kautz
PH: 207-620-3566
FAX: 207-213-2666

College Savings Counselors

Maire Pelletier, FAME College Savings Counselor
Maire Pelletier (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3508
FAX: 207-213-2608
Karin Parsons, FAME College Savings Counselor
Karin Parsons (she/her)
PH: 207-620-3502
FAX: 207-213-2602

Chief Executive Officer

Carlos Mello, CEO
Carlos Mello (he/him)
PH: 207-620-3514
FAX: 207-620-2614

Governmental Affairs & Communications Manager

William Norbert (he/him)
PH: 207-620-3540
FAX: 207-213-2640

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