Next Steps

Timeline

Throughout the spring semester, students will need to research, apply for and report outside scholarships

Beginning in January

  • Review Financial Aid Offer
  • Estimate Expenses
  • Contact Student Financial Services if there is a change in your situation

February – May

  • Submit confirmation deposit
  • Apply for additional loans, as needed
  • Apply for on-campus housing

Summer

  • Attend summer new student orientation
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Checklist:

1

Review Financial Aid Offer Letter

Carefully read the financial aid offer letter and all associated information

2

Confirm Enrollment to UMaine

Visit go.umaine.edu to confirm your enrollment and submit your confirmation deposit

3

Attend New Student Orientation

Watch go.umaine.edu for information on New Student Orientation in Summer 2024

4

Visit the Student Success Hub

From academic advising to campus dining, tutoring, and campus involvement, the Student Success Hub platform provides easy access to everything you need. 

5

Complete Scholarship Release

Update your Scholarship Donor Release on MaineStreet

6

Accept Financial Aid Offer on MaineStreet

Login to your MaineStreet Student Center to view and accept or decline your financial aid offer

7

Report Outside Assistance

Report on MaineStreet any outside assistance you will be receiving, including outside scholarships, tuition assistance, or third party payment

8

Apply for Additional Loans as Needed

Research and apply for additional loans, such as alternative loans or Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans

Checklist:

1

Review Financial Aid Offer Letter

Carefully read the financial aid offer letter and all associated information

2

Confirm Enrollment to UMaine

Visit go.umaine.edu to confirm your enrollment and submit your confirmation deposit

3

Attend New Student Orientation

Watch go.umaine.edu for information on New Student Orientation in Summer 2024

4

Visit the Student Success Hub

From academic advising to campus dining, tutoring, and campus involvement, the Student Success Hub platform provides easy access to everything you need. 

5

Complete Scholarship Release

Update your Scholarship Donor Release on MaineStreet

6

Accept Financial Aid Offer on MaineStreet

Login to your MaineStreet Student Center to view and accept or decline your financial aid offer

7

Report Outside Assistance

Report on MaineStreet any outside assistance you will be receiving, including outside scholarships, tuition assistance, or third party payment

8

Apply for Additional Loans as Needed

Research and apply for additional loans, such as alternative loans or Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans