Getting started.
Who this helps
UMA offers adult-focused programs; admission and scholarship criteria vary by program. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans available.
How to get started
Call admissions or apply online at uma.edu. Call UMA Admissions at 1-877-862-1234 with admissions questions.
How they can help.
The ATLaS project concluded in August 2026. UMA offers a 90-credit Applied Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, with online and in-person options.
- Online and on-campus degree programs
- 90-credit Applied Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, with online and in-person options
- Adult learner scholarships, including the Augusta Kiwanis Club, Osher New Beginnings, and Maine Development Foundation Next Step scholarships.
- Prior Learning Assessment (credit for experience)
- Financial aid counseling
What to have ready.
Submit transcripts from prior colleges. If you have fewer than 60 college credits, UMA also asks for a high school transcript or GED/HiSET scores. Complete FAFSA if applying for aid.
Call with your questions