NASW is a great resource for questions with financial assistance and loan forgiveness. Check out the following links for in-depth information at both the state and federal level.
Maine Specific Resources
Access financial education through the state of Maine website. Including information from Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), U.S. Department of Education, and FastWeb.
UMO School of Social Work Scholarships
USM Social Work Financial Aid and Tuition
State of Maine Education Funding
UNE Social Work Scholarships & Stipends
Financial Resources
The NASW National page can provide you with information on federal student aid and current Student Loan Debt Relief.
Understand and Manage Student Loans
Explore current Covid-19 pandemic related student loan debt forgiveness programs, manage student debt with the free Savi program, and learn about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
NASW Scholarships, Fellowships, & Awards
The NASW Foundation is committed to enriching the social work profession and empowering social workers to be leaders in social policy and practice through programs which provide: doctoral fellowships, graduate school scholarships, chapter research grants, national recognition awards, lectures, symposiums, and special projects.
NASW fellowships, scholarships, grants, and awards.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Student Loan Borrower Assistance
The National Consumer Law Center's Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project is a resource for borrowers, their families, and advocates representing student loan borrowers.
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Explore all things FAFSA. Find resources to help in every step of the process, from application to acceptance.