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ME LD700
Bill
AI Summary
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University of Maine System must award tuition and fee waivers to Pell Grant-eligible in-state students beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year
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Eligible students must be enrolled full-time, have lived in Maine for 12 continuous months, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and may not be transfer students or those returning to complete a degree
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Waiver amount covers the gap between tuition/fees and the student's Pell Grant plus other financial aid, excluding merit-based scholarships from the university
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Individual UMaine System campuses may establish additional eligibility requirements beyond the state-mandated criteria
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Waiver availability is contingent on funding to administer the program
Legislative Description
An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Awarding Waivers of Tuition and Fees to Eligible Students
University Of Maine System
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025