Money Matters – Machias

The Bursar’s Office assists students in meeting their financial responsibilities at the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias.

The Financial Aid Office assists students in obtaining federal grants and/or loans to help students pay for their investment into their futures.

Need help paying for school make sure you apply for financial aid through your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Scholarships

Scholarships are a major source of funding for UMaine Machias students to help supplemental other financial aid. Scholarships are considered gift aid and therefore for not have to be repaid. Scholarships may come from the University, the state, or from private donors.

Scholarships are awarded based a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, things such as academic merit, achievement, alumni affiliation, financial need, or a combination of several factors. Receipt of a scholarship must be included as part of the student’s financial aid award and may, in some cases, result in adjustments to existing aid. Scholarships are considered gift aid and therefore do not have to be repaid.