The Need is Great

The need for private scholarship support at the University of Maine is greater now than ever

• For the average student only 5% of financial aid is comprised of university scholarships.
• For the average student 60% of financial aid is comprised of loans and workstudy.
• The estimated total student budget for Maine resident undergraduates for academic year 2010-2011 is $22,796.
• The estimated total student budget for non-Maine undergraduates for academic year 2010-2011 is $38,516.
• Tuition and fees for undergraduates 2010-2011 is $10,518 for Maine residents; $26,308 non-residents.
• Tuition in 1958 was $265.00, and in 1965 tuition was $400.00.
• The average student works one or more jobs but graduates with more than $23,000 in loan debt.
• Students, when asked, routinely indicate that scholarship support:
  • Allows them to afford to stay in school
  • Allows them to focus more on their studies
  • Allows them to seriously consider graduate school and
  • IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

The University of Maine Foundation has professional giving officers ready to work with you and your advisors. We may be reached Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 1-800-982-8503 or via .