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FAME offices are closed Dec. 23–25 for the holidays. We’ll reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26th at 8:00 AM.
We wish you a happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year!
*Please note: If the federal government has a shutdown, FAME (state) offices will remain open.
Get FREE one-to-one support from FAME.
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
Book your appointment today!
Just have a question or two?
- Call us at 800-228-3734, option 4.
- Email us at Education@FAMEmaine.com.
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
PH: 207-620-3508
Email Maire
Book an appointment with Maire
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
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
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
Commercial Loan Officers
Workout Officer
Director of Education
College Access and Outreach Manager
College Access Counselors
New Mainer Specialist
Financial Wellness
College Savings Counselors
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