State Tuition Assistance (STA)

As a member of the Maine National Guard, you may be able to receive up to $400 per credit hour!*

No Application Fee As a Maine National Guard member, your application fee and tuition deposit will be waived.

Transfer Up to 90 Credits
Free prior college credit evaluations and degree timeline estimates.

Credit for Prior Experience

• CAEL Prior Learning Portfolio Assessments for previous life experience
• Transfer credits from college and university transcripts
• Military training described on a Joint Services Transcript (JST) for training from any military branch
• CLEP, DANTES, proficiency tests or advanced placement test results
• ACE Credit, American Bankers Association (ABA)

Ideal for Working Professionals
No matter what your schedule, you’ll find courses that can fit your life. We offer flexible course schedules, full-time and part-time tracks, multiple locations and online learning options. We’ll work with you to create a customized academic plan to show you exactly how much time you’ll need to complete your degree.

Important Application Deadlines 
State Tuition Assistance is a wonderful resource to help you meet your educational goals, please be mindful of these important application deadlines. If you have specific questions regarding application deadlines or your eligibility contact the State Education Office directly at 207-430-5922. 

15 week semester application deadlines
Fall - July 31st
Spring - December 31st
Summer - May 31st (or prior to the start of the course if the course begins before May 31st)

7 week term application deadlines
Term 1 and/or Term 2 - July 31st
Term 3 and/or Term 4 - December 31st
Term 5 - Prior to the start of the class
Term 6 - May 31st

_{*For undergraduate programs only.}