Private School Financial Aid in Maine
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Maine has no state voucher program, but 38% of private school families still get aid through school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $11,200/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Maine programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Maine Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
Town Tuitioning Program
Towns without public high schools pay tuition at private schools. Available in ~140 Maine towns. Full tuition coverage
$12,000
/year max
School-based financial aid
Individual schools offer need-based aid from endowments
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in Maine
Maine's town tuitioning program is the biggest opportunity. About 140 Maine towns have no public high school — those towns pay tuition at the school of the family's choice, including private and religious schools (after the 2022 Carson v. Makin Supreme Court ruling). If you live in a tuitioning town, private school can be free. Check with your town office. For everyone else, aid is school-based.
How to Apply for Aid in Maine
Apply for state programs first
Maine has no state-funded program. Skip to step 2.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.