The Financial Aid Workshop will provide an overview of financial aid basics for adults starting or returning to college as well as and the completion of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Discussion will include a review of the Federal, state, school-based, and private funding sources. including tax credits. Upon completion of this workshop students will be able to effectively access the funding they need to complete their college degree. An emphasis will be placed on student responsibility and an understanding of the full financial process and timetable. Student Loan management will be discussed. Participants should bring their prior year income details to the workshop.

Bring your laptop if possible, most recent tax return, and other financial info needed to complete the FAFSA.

This ongoing class is designed for students who plan to attend college within the next year or so. Focused on individual need, the content will cover the foundational skills needed to succeed in college level reading and writing. Please contact our office to register for this program. Schedule to be determined.

High School Credential; intake with the Director

Funded by the College Transitions Grant, this lab is designed for students who plan to attend college within the next year or so. The class will help the student with placing into a developmental math course in college and/or prepare you for a formal Algebra course. Please contact our office to register for the College Transitions Program. Flexible scheduling available.

High School Credential; intake with the Director

This ongoing class is designed for students who plan to attend college within the next 12-18 months. Focused on individual need, the content will cover the technology skills needed for collage and career. Please contact our office to register for this program. Scheduling is flexible.

High School Credential; intake with the Director

This ongoing class is designed for students who plan to attend college within the next 12-18 months. Focused on individual need, the content will cover the technology skills needed for collage and career. Please contact our office to register for this program. Times to be determined.

High School Credential; intake with the Director

Want to start or return to college as an adult? This FREE workshop introduces adult learners to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career options, and study skills. The admissions section reviews college options, the college search process, and the application structure. We cover in detail the fundamentals of financial aid, including the filing process and the applications. We also discuss effective transitions into college, college readiness, and study skills. This workshop is offered by Maine Educational Opportunity Center.