Maine DOE supports opportunities for eligible students to participate in early college coursework programming. The Aspirations Program assists in funding eligible public secondary school students and registered home instruction students, to enroll in coursework at one of the Maine Community College or University of Maine system campuses.
Aspirations
Maine public secondary students and registered home instruction students must meet certain qualifying requirements to be eligible to participate in the Aspirations Program.
Early College Grant Program
The Early College Grant Program supports CTE schools in providing a cohort-based learning pathway for career and technical education students that provides those students with the opportunity to take postsecondary education courses and earn credits toward an associate degree while participating in a career and technical education program that integrates secondary education and postsecondary education courses.
Maine DOE Diploma Program
The Maine Department of Education administers an education disruption diploma program for publicly-funded students who are unable to meet their locally awarded diploma requirements.
Maine Career Pathways
Maine DOE serves as the point of contact for the Maine Career Pathways program, a statewide collaboration of state agencies, higher education institutions, and other entities seeking to provide seamless workforce pathways for students and adult learners.
Education Pathways & Early College Coordinator
Supports the following areas:
- The Aspirations Program. (Please contact the respective college campus for questions about enrollment or billing issues.)
- The Early College Grant Program (for CTE school inquiries).
- The Maine DOE Educational Disruption Diploma program.
- Maine Career Pathways.
Phone: 207-624-6856
Email: Jason.Libby@maine.gov