Scholarships and other Resources
For Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs
Looking for scholarships? Visit the sites below to search for scholarships:
- Collegeboard.com
- Fastweb.com
- Scholarships.com
- AfterCollege, AACN Scholarships (for nursing students)
Be sure to check with your employer regarding tuition reimbursement programs available. You may also want to contact your tax advisor about other tax initiatives, or visit the IRS Website for more information on education tax credits.
Federal Grants and Loan
You must complete the financial aid application process to be considered for the following funds.
Federal Pell Grant
Undergraduate students who meet the federal EFC (family contribution) restrictions may qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. The Pell Grant ranges from $400 to $6,895 per year depending on the family contribution and the enrollment status.
Federal Direct Loan
The Direct Loan is available to undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. The charts below outline the maximum amounts available in programs for each class year.
This federal program is awarded based on the cost of education, e.g., tuition and books, as well as class level, enrollment status, and award year.
Students who demonstrate financial need will qualify for the Subsidized Direct Loan (no interest accrues as long as the student maintains at least half-time status). The Unsubsidized Direct Loan is available to students who do not demonstrate financial need. Graduate students do not qualify for the Subsidized Direct Loan.
Undergraduate Independent Students
| Borrower's Year in School (# credits earned) | Base Amount Subsidized & Unsubsidized | Unsubsidized Amount |
Additional Unsubsidized Amount* | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year (0 to 24) | $3,500 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $9,500 |
| Second Year (25 to 56) | $4,500 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $10,500 |
| Third & Fourth Year (57 plus) | $5,500 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $12,500 |
Total maximum outstanding Stafford debt allowable:
$31,000 for dependent undergraduates
$57,500 for independent undergraduate
* Dependent students do not qualify for the additional amount unless the parent is denied a Federal Parent Loan.
Graduate Students
| Borrower's Year in School | Unsubsidized Amount | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student | $20,500 | $20,500 |
Total maximum outstanding Stafford debt allowable for a graduate student: $138,500 including undergraduate level debt. Only $65,500 may be subsidized.
Veterans Administration Benefits
Saint Joseph's College's programs are approved by the Maine State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Programs for benefits (GI Bill®) from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Students who request veterans educational assistance are required to have all previous post-secondary experience evaluated for possible transfer credit. For more information, please contact Saint Joseph's College Online at 800-752-4723.
For more information on federal programs, click here. Or call 1-800-4FEDAID.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Contact Us
Financial Aid questions
Office of Financial Aid
800-752-1266
207-893-6612
finaid@sjcme.edu
Billing questions
Office of Student Accts
207-893-7732
Fax 207-893-7678
studentaccounts@sjcme.edu
Loan deferment questions
Registrar
207-893-7798
FAX 207-893-7701
registrar@sjcme.edu
onlineregistrar@sjcme.edu
207-893-7799