COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA
PAYING FOR COLLEGE can be a challenge, but it
doesn’t have to be. The University of Maine at Augusta
(UMA) offers four ways to make the cost of your college
education more affordable.
LOW TUITION – UMA has one of the least expensive in-state tuitions for undergraduate courses in
Maine. With UMA’s Pine Tree State Pledge, you may
have no tuition costs at all! To qualify for zero tuition,
students must be Maine residents, Pell grant eligible,
and be a new student (either first-time or transfer).
Both full-time and part-time students can qualify. As
noted by UMA President Jenifer Cushman, “The Pine
Tree State Pledge has tremendous potential for Maine
people and is consistent with UMA’s mission to transform the lives of students of every age.”
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS – Scholarships are financial awards which do not have to be
repaid. With more than 80 different scholarships,
UMA awards over a million dollars in scholarships
each year! There are scholarships for new and returning students, younger students and adults completing their degree. For example, adults returning to school could qualify for up to $16,000 with the Adult Degree Completion Scholarship.
NO COMMUTING COSTS – UMA has numerous
locations in Maine where you can complete your college courses. Two campuses (Augusta and Bangor), and seven statewide Centers means your UMA course is close to your home or workplace. Plus, UMA offers 13
degree programs that are 100% online, so your classroom can even be your kitchen table.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING – UMA offers
several avenues for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), a
process by which you can earn credit for college-level
learning from work and life experience gained outside
the traditional classroom setting. Earn credit by taking an exam. Earn credit by completing a Portfolio
Assessment. Earn credit by using your knowledge
from external training programs. So your previous
experience and training can reduce your college costs.
You can choose from more than 30 undergraduate
programs and more than 40 certificates that are geared
toward expanding your job opportunities. UMA’s graduate programs are also available. UMA grads are working in high-demand and lucrative fields like aviation, business management, computer information systems and cybersecurity, dental hygiene, mental health & human services, nursing, and veterinary technology.
UMA makes earning your degree affordable and the education you receive will propel you to the next level of your career, or help you start a new one.
For more information, visit UMA.EDU
