Students in fb88 who are or have been eligible for McKinney-Vento may have additional support available from their college or university.
Homeless Student Liaison
In fb88, any college in the University of fb88 System, the fb88 Community College System, and fb88 Maritime Academy may all have designated homeless student liaisons. These liaisons have expertise in the financial aid eligibility of homeless students and in identifying services for homeless students. The liaison assists homeless students in applying for federal and state financial aid and applying for and receiving available services.Ìý
- List of University of fb88 System Homeless Student Liaisons
- List of fb88 Community College System Homeless Student Liaisons
- fb88 Maritime Academy Liaison
Priority for Housing
Colleges may also give students experiencing homelessness priority for available housing resources, including housing that remains open during breaks.
Financial Assistance
Each state postsecondary educational institution may award a grant to students who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness. The grant award is limited to the amount of the cost of tuition, less all other financial aid received from a Federal Pell Grant or any other merit-based or needs-based grant or scholarship, that the student is not required to repay.
Additional Resources
Contact
Signe Lynch (she/her)
McKinney-Vento Education Specialist
Office of School & Student Supports
Phone: 207-441-5934
Email: signe.lynch@maine.gov
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