Award Information

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Information Your Financial Aid Award is Based on:

Financial Aid awards are unique to each student. Your financial aid package is based on the following information that the Financial Aid Office receives:

Financial Aid Need– Your need is calculated based on the University of Maine’s cost of attendance (COA) and your specific Expected Family Contribution (EFC). This is based on the information submitted on the FAFSA.
Enrollment Level– In line with UMaine’s new Think 30 initiative, financial aid awards are based on the assumption that a student will enroll in 15 credits per semester. Some types of aid will be prorated for students who enroll in fewer than 15 credits.
Housing Plans– This is based on the information reported on your FAFSA. If this has changed you will need report this to the Financial Aid Office, and adjustments to your financial aid award may need to be made.
1. On/Off-Campus – The estimated cost for food and housing is same for all students regardless of whether you live in university housing or off-campus, paying for rent, food, and utilities.
2. With Parents – Estimated expense for students reporting living with parents during the year is lower than the on/off-campus amount.
Grade Level – Determines the amount of federal loans in your award.
1. First Year: 0 – 23 credits
2. Second Year: 24 – 53 credits
3. Junior: 54 – 83 credits
4. Senior: 84 or more credits
Residency– Tuition and fees reflect this status.
1. Resident– defined by the Admissions Office as a Maine resident
2. Non-Resident- defined by the Admissions Office as an out-of-state resident
3. NEBHE- defined by the Admissions Office as a nonresident enrolled in a specific degree program with reduced tuition rates. Visit go.umaine.edu for more details.
Dependency Status– This status was determined by your responses to the dependency status questions on the FAFSA.
Date FAFSA Submitted– If the Financial Aid Office received your FAFSA after the March 1st priority filing deadline, you may not be eligible for some types of financial aid.

Types of Aid You May Receive as an Undergraduate Student:

Grants	Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Grant University of Maine Grant State of Maine Grant
Scholarships	Merit Scholarships
Loans	Federal Direct Loans
Work	Federal Work-Study

How Do You Know if You Are Eligible:

If you qualify for any of the above awards they will be a part of your Financial Aid Package. Eligibility is determined based on information received from your FAFSA. You do not need to apply separately for any of the above awards.