What My Family Will Pay?


Understanding the Cost




Families should contact their town office or school district to determine whether this applies.
Financial Aid for Room and Board
Need-based financial aid for room and board may be available to eligible families. MSSM uses Blackbaud Financial Aid Management to review each family’s financial circumstances confidentially. Blackbaud provides an assessment, while MSSM determines awards based on institutional policy and available resources. Awards are limited by available resources and are determined based on institutional policy and individual family circumstances
Financial Aid Deadlines
Prospective students: Feb 8th, 2027
Returning Students: Jan. 15, 2027
* Late applications may be considered only if resources remain. Families should contact the Admissions Office as soon as possible.
Financial Aid Questions
- Is tuition free for every student?
- Do Maine families pay anything?
- Is financial aid available for Room & Board?
- Does completing the financial aid application guarantee financial aid?
- Are payment plans available?
- Can families apply after the deadline?
- Do returning families reapply for financial aid?
- What if our financial circumstances change?
Is tuition free for every student?
Do Maine families pay anything?
Is financial aid available for Room & Board?
Does completing the financial aid application guarantee financial aid?
Are payment plans available?
Can families apply after the deadline?
Do returning families reapply for financial aid?
What if our financial circumstances change?

Questions about Cost or Financial Aid
Our Admissions Office can help your family understand room and board, tuition, financial aid, payment planning, and the application process.
Admissions @mssm.org | 207-325-3611
