University of Maine

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Maine?

UMaine's published undergraduate charges differ substantially by residency. For the reported 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $13,326 for Maine residents and $19,350 for out-of-state students. Those amounts are not a complete annual cost of attendance.

Housing and meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses must also be budgeted. The reported room-and-board charge was $11,658, with $800 for books and supplies. Living arrangements and course materials can change an individual student's costs, and transportation or personal expenses are additional. Part-time students face per-credit charges rather than the same full-time tuition calculation.

Published price is also different from net price after grants and scholarships. Reported average net price was $13,280 for students from families with annual incomes up to $48,000 and $18,508 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 range. These averages are not individual aid offers. Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA; Maine residents may also qualify for state assistance, and UMaine offers institutional scholarships under its own rules. Students comparing offers should separate grants from loans, confirm residency classification, and use the current year's individualized aid letter and cost estimate rather than applying an older average to their own bill.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Maine?

UMaine students can pursue part-time employment, including positions funded through Federal Work-Study for those who qualify. Work-Study is a form of need-based financial aid that helps pay wages earned in an eligible job; it is not an upfront grant or a guarantee of a position.

Students generally establish federal aid eligibility by filing the FAFSA, then apply for available jobs through the university's student-employment process. Campus departments may hire student workers for administrative, academic, research, or service roles, while approved community positions may offer another route where available. Students without a Work-Study award can still look for jobs that do not require one.

Career-focused work is a related but distinct decision. A paid research assistantship, campus job, internship, and Federal Work-Study position may all provide experience, yet they differ in selection, academic credit, pay, and aid rules. UMaine's Career Center offers job-search and career-development support, including help with résumés, interviews, internships, and employer connections; students should check the terms of each opportunity rather than treating employment as assured financial aid.