5 Steps
What Is Financial Aid?
The Application Process
Where Aid Comes From
Types of Financial Aid
Who Is Eligible?
Cost of Education
Family Resources
How To Apply
Do You Have Enough?
How To Reduce Unmet Need
Links

Where Financial Aid Comes From

The federal government
Your state government
The college
Private and local organizations

Most financial aid comes from the state and federal government and higher education institutions. Private scholarships are considered to be supplements to these aid sources. For more information about private scholarships, please contact your high school guidance office, visit your local library or you can request a copy of the Finance Authority of Maine's Tool Kit.