The Maine Tuition Waiver (Foster Care)

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/1/2024

Closes: 7/1/2024

The Maine Tuition Waiver (Foster Care) is available to select foster children and adopted children or wards of the state in Maine. Students who are planning to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree from a public institution in Maine are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Be in Maine’s foster care program **or**

Adopted from Maine’s foster care program and adoptive parent(s) receive a subsidy from Maine DHHS **or**

Currently, a minor ward of a permanency guardian and guardian(s) receive a subsidy from Maine DHHS

Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree at an eligible public institution in Maine

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Location

Country: US
State: ME

Situation

Current Ward of the Court, Foster Child

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