Financial Assistance

New Ventures Maine Financial Programs

New Ventures Maine / University of Maine at Augusta

Statewide, Maine Financial Education
Free, no cost

Free classes and one-on-one coaching in budgeting, credit building, saving, and small business development. A program of UMA with seven locations statewide and online classes.

Who can use this?

Open to all Maine residents at no cost. No income requirements. All classes and coaching are free.

About this resource

New Ventures Maine is a statewide community outreach program of the University of Maine at Augusta helping people gain financial stability through free interactive classes, workshops, and individual coaching.

Services offered

  • My Money Works financial education class
  • Building Your Credit workshop
  • Individual financial coaching
  • Small business startup classes
  • Business plan development
  • Savings and budgeting workshops

What to expect

Browse classes online at newventuresmaine.org or call to speak with staff. Classes are available in-person and online. You can also request free individual coaching sessions.

What to bring

No special documents needed. For coaching, bring recent bank statements and a list of debts.

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