Thinking about a career in Bioscience or Life Science?

One Maine University is trying to sweeten the pot for students who plan to go into these fields but may not be able to afford the cost of college.

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The University of New England announced this month that starting next year, they would start covering tuition costs for students who perform well and meet certain financial criteria.

In 2025, students whose families make less than $100K but who have a high GPA and demonstrate financial need (through a FAFSA questionnaire) will be considered for free tuition to UNE. To qualify for the aid, students have to be enrolled as full-time students and live on campus for four years.

According to school officials, the University of New England made this decision to attract top talent to the region and invest in the future workforce of two industries that are rapidly growing, but also experiencing a shortage of skilled workers.

UNE President James Herbert says “UNE is committed to attracting high-achieving students from across the country to New England, and to Maine in particular, and to guaranteeing that they are poised for success in the workforce when they graduate. By removing financial barriers to a quality UNE education, we hope to bolster the workforce pipeline in this region and ensure the long-term vitality of Maine and New England’s new economy.”

Herbert said that 98% of UNE students receive some sort of financial aid from the institution and that UNE is "Maine’s No. 1 provider of health care professionals and the No. 1 college or university in the state for job placement following graduation. "

You can find all the information on this program by accessing UNE's Undergrad Financial Aid page, here.

Check out the University of New England's Website by clicking here.

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