University of Maine at Fort Kent
Non U.S. citizens are not eligible for U.S. Federal financial aid. A discounted tuition rate is automatically available. Tuition savings can be substantial. Other UMFK financial assistance is limited to on-campus employment. To be considered for employment, a University work-study application is required.
Students are encouraged to seek assistance through their Canadian Bursary. For Canadian Financial Assistance try the following links:
- Alberta
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Information for Quebec Students
- Financial Aid for Canadian Students (courtesy www.finaid.org)
If you are considered a dual citizen, having both a U.S. Citizen status and a Canadian Citizen status, you may elect to apply for U.S. Federal financial assistance (by completing a FAFSA) or you may elect to apply for Canadian assistance. You can, however, receive aid from only one source, (i.e., either Canadian or American).
Dollar amounts provided to Canadian students are in U.S. funds, unless otherwise indicated.
Canadian students may be eligible to apply for the following scholarships (if the individual scholarship's criteria are met):
F = FAFSA required (based on need) • S = Selection made by institution, application NOT required
P = Application preferred (but may not be required) • A = Application required
| Academic / Merit Scholarship (UMFK Selected) | |
| Codes: | S |
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Description:
Academic / Merit Scholarships – Scholarship was established to recognize deserving students for their academic achievements. This merit scholarship is available to U. S. Citizens, Canadians and other International students. Merit scholarships will be awarded to students based on academic performance. SAT/ACT scores, high school class rank, etc. may be considered and may be used in determining eligibility. For transfer students, accumulative transfer G.P.A. will be considered. Scholarship amounts may vary. This scholarship is renewable annually contingent upon the recipient maintaining the required 3.0 G.P.A., remains in good academic standing and meets all other eligibility requirements. A scholarship application is NOT required. UMFK’s Admissions Office will determine eligibility and communicate with students and the Financial Aid Office. More information is available from the Admissions section of the campus website. Created 02/25/11. |
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| Alumni Association Scholarship (UMFK) | |
| Codes: | A |
| Application: | Apply for this scholarship |
| Deadline: | March 1, |
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Description:
UMFK's Alumni Association usually awards this scholarship annually. The scholarship amount may vary from year to year. Available funding will be awarded to a UMFK student who is a Junior or Senior (of the appropriate award year) and it will be awarded based on academic standing and financial need. Note: This scholarship requires the applicant to complete the essay portion of the scholarship application. Last updated 01/06/06, 03/03/08, 01/31/12. |
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| BigSun Scholarship | |
| Deadline: | June 21, varies |
| Website: | http://bigsunathletics.com/ |
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Description:
This organization wants to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Current amount of the award is $500. Note: To view more Athletic scholarships, visit the "Outside Scholarship Links" section on the campus website. Names to look for: NCSA Sports Scholarship Program, My Free Degree, Athletic Scholarships, Recruit-Me - Athletic Scholarship System. Posted 2008, updated 11/18/2010, 02/17/12, 11/06/12 |
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| Fast Web Scholarship Search | |
| Website: | http://fastweb.com/fastweb/register/start-genblue2?ref=homepagec-... |
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Description:
Free Scholarship Search
Recommended by over 15,500 high schools and 3,500 colleges, FastWeb (claims to be) the nation's largest, most accurate, and most frequently updated scholarship database online.Posted 2/28/08. |
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| International Student Information (Website) | |
| Website: | http://www.edupass.org/ |
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Description:
This website provides general information on things you may need to know when going to a different country. Last updated 3/13/06. |
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| Long, Labbe, Saunders Family Scholarship (UMFK) | |
| Codes: | a |
| Application: | Apply for this scholarship |
| Deadline: | March 1st, |
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Description:
Funds, as desingated by the Foundation, will be used to benefit a student or students, accepted by the college for enrollment, or enrolled and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.Peference will be given to a female student from the Saint John Valley (including both Canadian and U.S. sides of the Valley), majoring in Education or English with a 3.0 grade point average (or its high school equivalent for a prospective student). The recipient may reapply in subsequesnt years providing they maintain a 3.0 but no preference will be given to that applicant. |
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| Teachers Plus (for Nova Scotia Residents) | |
| Application: | Apply for this scholarship |
| Deadline: | May 15, |
| Website: | http://www.teachersplus.ca/ |
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Description:
Each year the Teachers Plus Credit Union provides $15,000 in funding to deserving students. Four awards are available, each worth $1,000 for students who have been enrolled in a teacher training instituion for at least one semester and are a permanent resident of Nova Scotia. The student may be attending a University outside of Nova Scotia as long as their permanent address is within Nova Scotia. More information is available at the website posted. Posted 1/31/08. |
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Alternative Loans (in U.S. funds) through U.S. lenders may provide financial assistance to students and/or parents who are unable to borrow through traditional student loan programs or are unable to borrow sufficient money to cover college costs. The submission of the FAFSA is not usually required to be considered for this type of assistance.
- RBC Royal Bank Royal Credit Line® for Canadian Students
- Wells Fargo: Private Student Loans For College
A limited amount of University money may be available to assist students who may not qualify for assistance through the Federal Work-Study Program. Students are limited to part-time employment during the school term but may work 40 hours per week (for an average of 7.5 weeks) if employed under the summer University Work-Study Program. Eligibility is not based on need. The FAFSA is not required to be considered for this type of assistance. Work-study earnings are paid by check every two weeks. The application is available in Word Document format (access to the My.UMFK portal is required).
For more information, please visit the following links:
- CanLearn.ca
- eduPASS: Financial Aid for International Students
- StudentAwards.com
- CollegeBoard
- International Student Loans Center
