The Horatio Alger Association, through the generosity of its members, provides aid to students in all states who have displayed integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and demonstrate critical financial need.

The Doctors for Maine's Future Program provides scholarships for eligible medical students who enroll in a qualifying Maine-based medical school program. Currently, Tufts University School of Medicine Maine Medical Center Program and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine participate in the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program.

The State of Maine Grant Program provides need-based grants to Maine undergraduate students.

Children or spouses of Maine firefighters, law enforcement officers or emergency medical services providers killed in the line of duty may receive a tuition waiver to a participating Maine public college/university.