* For more information regarding the fianancial aid process: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/funding.jsp

* In order to electronically sign your FAFSA, you must create an FSA ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

* To file a FAFSA (beginning October 1st): www.fafsa.gov

* Some colleges also require additional forms such as the CSS Profile: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/

* The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is also a great resource for financial aid and scholarship related information: http://www.famemaine.com/Education_Home.aspx

* Estimating the net cost of college: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/college-costs/college-costs-calculator

* Links to college financial aid websites:

* University of Maine Student Financial Aid: http://www.umaine.edu/stuaid/

* Husson University Financial Aid: http://www.husson.edu/financial-aid/

* Eastern Maine Community College Financial Aid: http://www.emcc.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/

* University of Maine Augusta in Bangor Financial Aid: http://www.uma.edu/admission/fnancial-aid/

* Beal College Financial Aid: http://www.bealcollege.edu/admissions/financial-aid

* New England School of Communications Financial Aid: http://www.husson.edu/financial-aid/