FAME now has College Savings Counselors who are available to you and your employees to talk about the options Maine families have to prepare for the cost of education after high school. A top financial concern for families is saving for future higher education costs. Time spent worrying about the topic can take away from an employee’s productivity while at work. FAME helps Maine families plan and pay for higher education. FAME also administers NextGen 529, Maine’s Section 529 plan that many Maine families use to save for college. Employers who wish to promote financial wellness for their employees, including planning on how to save for college, can turn to FAME’s College Savings Counselors. Here are some examples of how FAME can help:

• Share information directly with your employees about NextGen529®, Maine Matching Grants and the Alfond Grant.
• Provide college savings materials FAME has developed especially for Maine employers to share with their employees.
• Promote payroll deduction to NextGen529®
• Present a lunch-hour webinar for your employees about college savings options.

If you feel that your organization could benefit from the services FAME’s College Savings Counselors can offer, or if you just want to learn more, contact one of College Savings Counselors.