About our Undergraduate Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services works with you and your family to help make your education affordable. We are proud to manage our institution with a solid financial foundation and to provide a strong return on investment for our students.

Financing Your Education

Financing a college education is a partnership between you, your family, and the University. We aim to help you maximize the resources available to you. We are your resource for all things financial during your time at UNE — don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.

UNE is committed to providing a strong return for your investment in education. That means offering a quality academic experience that is within reach. Our Student Financial Services team is here to support you in the process of planning your UNE education.

Costs

View our undergraduate cost information and then use the net price calculator to figure out your aid eligibility and out-of-pocket costs.

Committed to Affordability

UNE offers a Merit Scholarship program that bases gift money awards on your level of academic achievement. We also offer institutional grants and scholarships. If the financial aid you are awarded does not cover all of your direct costs, we help you find ways to fund the remaining balance.

98%

of Undergraduate students receive merit-based scholarships

$30K

average total award package for our students

$44M

in institutional scholarships awarded annually

Undergraduate

Fill out the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your eligibility for all federal student aid programs and all need-based UNE funds and must be filed annually.

Types of Aid

A SOUND INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION

As you consider the cost of higher education, it is worthwhile to also consider the return you receive on your investment. At UNE, we believe your degree should be valuable and enduring. 

UNE has been included in the 2024 edition of The Princeton Review’s Best 386 Colleges guide. This highly selective list includes only the top 15% of four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. We've also been recognized in U.S. News & World Report and MONEY® Best Colleges lists. 

This recognition translates to student success.

  • Zippia ranks UNE first in Maine for graduates getting jobs.
  • The Brookings Institution ranked UNE first among Maine universities and colleges for its ability to increase students’ career earnings.
  • Surveys of 2016–2022 undergraduates show that 95% were employed or enrolled in ongoing higher education within a year of graduating.

With a UNE diploma, manageable college expenses, and our commitment to partnering with you and your family, you are well equipped for the transition after college.

Title
Best Colleges: National
Source
U.S. News & World Report
Year
2025
Title
Best Colleges
Source
Princeton Review
Year
2025

Financial Strength

Our University has a proven reputation for being financially stable and for prudent management of resources. We view sound fiscal management as key to ensuring the value of your degree.

Contact

Please contact us with any questions you may have.

Meet With SFS

Current and admitted students can make an appointment with SFS to discuss Financial Aid, paying for college, and your student account. Appointments are available in person, online, and via phone. 

Student Financial Services

For information about the financial aid and billing process contact Student Financial Services at sfs@powerorigin.net or (207) 602-2342. Our office hours are Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.