An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Awarding Waivers of Tuition and Fees to Eligible Students

This bill creates a program for the University of Maine System to waive tuition and fees for eligible in-state students starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. To qualify, students must be enrolled full-time, be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, be a Maine resident for 12 months, and maintain a 2.0 GPA. The waiver covers the remaining tuition and fees after Pell Grants and other aid are applied, excluding merit scholarships, and is dependent on available funding.

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