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3/6/26 School Stakeholder Newsletter
In this Issue: Concurrent Enrollment Course Drops/Withdrawals Must Be Requested in ExplorEC If a student no longer plans to take a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course, they must submit a drop/withdraw request in ExplorEC. Why: Without this request, the student stays enrolled and could receive a failing grade on their university… Read More about 3/6/26 School Stakeholder Newsletter
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Aspirations Program Credit Limit Update
Dear Partners, As participation and enrollment in Maine’s early college opportunities has surged, the MDOE, UMS, and MCCS implemented an 18-credit lifetime cap on Aspirations-funded coursework beginning with the Class of 2027. This replaced the statutory allowance of 12 credits per academic year that gave students access to 48 potential… Read More about Aspirations Program Credit Limit Update
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Graduating Seniors & Transcripts
The following was sent to all senior graduates and their parents: Dear Graduate, On behalf of the University of Maine System Early College Program, congratulations on your high school graduation! We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication you’ve shown through your participation in the Early College program. Whether… Read More about Graduating Seniors & Transcripts
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New Lifetime Credit Cap – Summer 2025 Guidelines – Advising Tip – Excess/Duplicate Course Applications
New Lifetime Credit Cap Beginning with the Class of 2027 (current high school sophomores), students can earn up to 18 tuition-free college credits through the Aspirations Program. The annual limit for eligible students will remain at 12 tuition-free credits, and students will be limited to a lifetime total of 18… Read More about New Lifetime Credit Cap – Summer 2025 Guidelines – Advising Tip – Excess/Duplicate Course Applications
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New Lifetime Credit Eligibility for Maine Aspirations Program- sent 2/13/25
PRIORITY NOTICE from the Maine Department of Education: New Lifetime Credit Eligibility for Maine Aspirations Program Dear Champions of Education, The Aspirations Program allows publicly-funded high school students and registered home-instruction students to take college classes tuition-free. This program is vital to encouraging college aspirations and post-secondary credential attainment in Maine. In order to… Read More about New Lifetime Credit Eligibility for Maine Aspirations Program- sent 2/13/25
