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Early College for ME

    Early College for ME was established in 2003 for residents of Maine attending one of the 80 participating Maine high schools. The award provides scholarship support of $2,000 for up to two years and free dual-enrollment in a college course during their senior year of high school. Students must attend one of Maine's community colleges in the MCCS group.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2003

    Website Links 

    https://www.mccs.me.edu/our-programs/programs-for-high-school-students/early-col…

    Promise Typology Category 

    Uncategorized

    State 

    Maine

    Residency Requirement 

    State

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    State High School

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    First Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    1

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes