A LITTLE EFFORT, A BIG REWARD
$100 Financial Wellness Activity Grant
Get a $100 Financial Wellness Activity Grant (FWG) for your student’s NextGen 529 account when you complete three bite-sized online courses about managing money through FAME’s Enrich program. These courses are completely free and you can finish them at your own pace.
Follow the three simple steps below by June 30th to grow your financial know-how and your child’s future education fund.
This opportunity is only available to families who qualify for needs-based programs through providers like DHHS, Community Action Program, or WIC.
Three Simple Steps to Get Your Grant
Boost your financial skills and your student’s education savings.
1. CHOOSE YOUR FIRST COURSE
- Head to fame.enrich.org/courses.
- Pick your first subject and click ‘start course’.
2. SIGN UP AND LEARN
- Follow the prompts to create your free account.
- Complete any three courses by June 30th
3. SUBMIT FOR THE $100 GRANT
- Screenshot your three certificates of completion.
- Email your certificates, full name, student’s name, and a phone number to NextGen529@FAMEmaine.com.
How do I take a screenshot?
Windows: Press Win + Shift + S
Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + 4
iPhone: Press Side Button + Volume Up (Face ID) or Home Button + Side Button (older models).
Android: Press Power + Volume Down
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Need help?
Call 1-800-228-3734 or email NextGen529@famemaine.com.
Start Reaching Your Goals
Got 10 minutes? You can complete your first course and start making sense of your money in the time it takes you to get your child out the door for school.
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Don’t have a NextGen 529 Account?
NextGen 529 is Maine’s education savings plan many families use to save for education beyond high school. With a NextGen 529 account, you can save what you can, when you can – even just $5 a month can make a big impact!
Learn more about the benefits of saving with a NextGen 529 account today!
BUILDING FINANCIAL FUTURES TOGETHER
NextGen 529 is Maine’s education savings plan many families use to save for education beyond high school.
FAME helps Mainers of all ages plan, save, and pay for education after high school. FAME administers the NextGen 529 program.
A personal finance platform powered by FAME to help you reach your financial goals one step at a time.
The $500 Alfond Grant is awarded to Maine resident babies for future higher education expenses.
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