The Educators for Maine Program is a competitive forgivable loan for students enrolling in or pursuing undergraduate or graduate education degrees. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in careers in education or child care and are planning to work in Maine after graduation. High school seniors are eligible to apply. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time; graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time. Preference is given to those enrolled in underserved subject-area programs. Underserved subject areas and underserved geographic areas are determined by the Maine Department of Education and may change each year. For undergraduate students, the loan amount is $5,000. For graduate students, the loan amount is $4,000. The loan is renewable for up to eight semesters for undergraduates and four semesters for graduate students. If students do not perform eligible work at an eligible Maine school or child care facility, they must repay the loan to FAME with interest. Please visit the program's website for more information about eligibility and the required materials that should be submitted. On the program's website, different application links are available for high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students.