Early College Billing Policies

Billing & Payment Options

All charges that a student incurs for participation in Early College, if any, including course fees when applicable, are expected to be paid by the last day of their course.

Failure to pay may result in account holds that can prevent you from continued enrollment in a subsequent semester, and may impede your ability to acquire your college transcripts.

Instructions detailing ways to pay can be found in the UMA Early College Student Guide.

For further assistance, Contact Us.

Funding Source:

The Maine Department of Education Aspirations Tuition Waiver Program

What’s Waived?:

  • Tuition for up to 12 credits per academic year (Summer through Spring)
  • Lifetime total limit of 18 tuition-free credits starting with the class of 2027.
  • General university student fees

What is the Student Responsible for?:

  • Textbooks & any required course materials
  • Course-specific fees (as applicable)
  • Tuition for any credits not eligible for MDOE coverage due to student ineligibility or excess credits. This would be charged at the current discounted Early College rate. 

Funding Source: 

The Maine Department of Education Aspirations Tuition Waiver Program

What’s Waived?:

  • Tuition for up to 12 credits per academic year (Summer through Spring)
  • Lifetime total limit of 18 tuition-free credits starting with the class of 2027.
  • General university student fees
  • Course specific fees

What is the Student Responsible for?:

  • Textbooks & any required course materials, IF not already supplied by the high school.
  • Tuition for any credits not eligible for MDOE coverage due to student ineligibility or excess credits. This would be charged at the current discounted Early College rate. 

What’s Waived?:

  • Partial Tuition for qualifying credits offered through the Bridge Academy & UMA partnership.
  • General university student fees
  • Course specific fees

What is the Student Responsible for?:

  • Textbooks & any required course materials, IF not already supplied by the high school.
  • Tuition at a rate of $40 per credit. 

Additional Financial Support Options:

Bridge Academy students have access to exclusive scholarship programs such as the Maine Department of Labor’s Competitive Skills Scholarship Program and special Bridge Academy scholarships.  Please reach out to Bridge Academy Maine for more information.