Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
umfinaid@maine.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning January 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002053 Free
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,835 (89.8%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,266 (69.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,264 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
391 (30.9%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
78%
Average Award
$19,615
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,250 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,359
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 881 (69.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,231
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 231 (18.3%) of aid recipients
739 (36.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,432
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
5,923 (79.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
4,151 (70.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
4,120 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,116 (27.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Award
$18,273
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,961 (96.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,917
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,073 (74.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,965
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 633 (15.4%) of aid recipients
2,730(36.6%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $9,159
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
64%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$34,784
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Private Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Agriculture
Architecture
Area/Ethnic Studies
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Library Science
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Creative Writing
Dance
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Leadership
Memberships
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Children of Workers in Trades
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Previous College Experience
Religious Affiliation
Spouses of Current Students
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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