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Adulting 102 Money Grows

with Westbrook Adult Education

Mar
19

March 19th, 2025

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So, you’re on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey. In Adulting 102, we will look at the differences between saving and investing, and if you are ready to invest, how to get started. Other topics will include protecting your assets (insurance), advanced budgeting, and understanding the role economics plays in our financial life.  Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as you take the next steps into adulting.

**Zoom link will be emailed to you**

Spring into College Savings:The Alfond Grant and Maine’s College Savings Program

with Westbrook Adult Education

Apr
2

April 2nd, 2025

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Joining us – College Savings Superstar Alfond Foundation member, Caroline Palmatier   Maine families have access to two valuable programs to assist with saving and paying for education after high school: the $500 Alfond Grant and Maine’s College Savings program. While these initiatives offer great benefits, understanding each of their features can sometimes be challenging. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or student, this session will provide you with information to make the most of these valuable resources. Join us to improve your understanding and take steps towards a successful educational future!

**Zoom link will be emailed to you**

Planning and Paying for College

with Westbrook Adult Education

Mar
5

March 5th, 2025

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Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join Michelle Radley, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk all things paying for college.

** Zoom link will be emailed to you**

Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips

with Westbrook Adult Education

May
7

May 7th, 2025

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There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions.

**Zoom link will be emailed**

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Introduction to the Gig Economy (In-Person) W25

with Michael Cormier, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Mar
3

March 3rd, 2025

$7 More Info

This course will go over the basics of the gig economy and how to use gig economy apps to supplement your income. We will start with household names such as Doordash, Spark, and Instacart and eventually go over at-home opportunities in the gig economy. Other apps that we will go over are Grubhub, Uber Eats, Field Agent, Best Mark, Shipt, Carvertise, Mobilads, Wrapify, Respondent Survey, Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, and User Testing. We will go over metrics such as acceptance rate, completion rate, and dollars per mile. We will go over different types of income and what it generally takes to pay the rent when you work in the gig economy.

Michael Cormier has performed over 3,000 deliveries in the gig economy and has worked for over seven gig economy apps. Mike got his start with Doordash in October of 2021 and now exclusively works in the gig economy.