Financial Aid

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College Prep Math–Blended Learning

with Academic Instructor

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Our blended learning, pre-college math class is designed for students who want to brush up on their math skills or seek to boost their ACCUPLACER scores for college entry. This course will review arithmetic, including factoring, fractions, percentages, and word problems. Students will also review algebra concepts, statistics, and probability. Students have time for practicing skills and asking questions. Blended learning opportunities offer a combination of online learning and live instruction to help provide the most flexibility for students seeking to further their education.

Instructor: Christina Genest

Rolling admission

Location: Naples, Fryeburg and online

FREE

For more information call 207-647-3015 or use the Register Online button and we will contact you.

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Financial Planning for College

with Rhonda Jacobson

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Thinking about going to college and not sure how to pay for it? Learn about the financial aid process, and what aid might be available to you.

By appointment.

Available in Fryeburg and Naples.

Please call our College & Career Advisor at 207-647-3015 or email: Rhonda.jacobson@lakeregionschools.org to schedul and appointment.

College Prep Reading and Writing

with Academic Instructor

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This course will focus on preparing students for reading and writing at the college level as measured by the ACCUPLACER post-secondary placement exam. Written assignments and readings will be analyzed and assessed in one-on-one sessions with the instructor. Students will discover comprehension skills and reading strategies to understand college texts of different types. They will write short essays from different rhetorical modes and learn how to edit their writing by applying the conventions of grammar and mechanics. The connection of reading and writing will be emphasized.

Instructor: Nancy Wilson

Rolling admission

Location: Naples and online

FREE

For more information call 207-647-3015 or use the Register Online button and we will contact you.

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College Transitions

with Rhonda Jacobson

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If you’ve been thinking about going back to school and furthering your education, enrolling in our Maine College Transitions program could be perfect for you! Maine College Transitions is a complete college advising and preparation program that guides you to your goals. Whether you know exactly what you want, or have no idea what you want to do, our College Transitions program is the best place to start. Ease into a complete college preparation program that will set you up for success, step by step:

• Develop college goals and objectives

• Explore program majors

• Assess your academic skills readiness

• Receive academic remediation

• Understand financial aid and planning

• Receive assistance in the college application process

• Receive on-going support through your first semester of college

Please call our College & Career Advisor at 647-3015 or email: Rhonda.jacobson@lakeregionschools.org for more information.

Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips

with FAME Specialist, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

May

Next session: May 7th, 2025

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There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions.

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Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications

with FAME Specialist, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

Feb

Next session: February 26th, 2025

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Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you'll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You'll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships.