financial aid : types of aid

Federal Programs

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Work-Study *

Federal Perkins Loan

Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan

Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan

Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS)

For specific federal program information, please refer to the Federal Student Guide at http://www.ed.gov/prog-info/sfa/student guide/

* Maine College of Art dedicates a minimum of 7% of its Federal Work-Study budget to enable students to work in a variety of off-campus community service positions. These employment opportunities allow eligible students to earn money to help with their educational expenses, gain valuable experience, and serve children and adults in the greater Portland area.

State Programs
Many states offer financial aid programs to assist residents with College costs. For the New England states, this grant is portable and may be received at Maine College of Art even if the student is from another state. Grant amounts vary and each state program has its own formula and deadline. States determine their own recipients and notify both the student and the College. These awards are often made separately from the College's award letter and, as a result, revisions to the financial aid package may be required.

To apply for a state grant students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and any other state specific forms. You should contact your state higher education agency to confirm their grant application requirements and deadlines.