What is Tuition Break?

It had been my dream to become an Occupational Therapist and knowing that none of my state’s schools provided me with that option. RSP Tuition Break gave me the opportunity to attend an out-of-state university while reducing the significant burden of the out-of-state cost. Without the RSP Tuition Break, I may not have had the chance to continue my education.

NEBHE provides outstanding academic opportunities for students. Since fall 2016, more than 1,070 undergraduate and graduate students have been admitted into a NEBHE-eligible program and attended UMaine, receiving the tuition break during their admission term to cost-effectively achieve their educational aspirations.

It had been my dream to become an Occupational Therapist and knowing that none of my state’s schools provided me with that option. RSP Tuition Break gave me the opportunity to attend an out-of-state university while reducing the significant burden of the out-of-state cost. Without the RSP Tuition Break, I may not have had the chance to continue my education.

The RSP certainly made it more affordable upon graduating by not incurring a mountain of debt like many of my friends experienced. I feel like it gave me a financial head start compared to many of my fellow graduates that had to pay the full out-of-state tuition.

The RSP Tuition Break allowed me to major in Russian and minor in History without being forced to choose a more expensive private institution. The savings provided by the program lowered my debt load and enabled me to put my language skills into practice by seeking work abroad after graduation. I’m very grateful for the RSP Tuition Break and the role it’s played in my academic and professional growth.

The RSP certainly made it more affordable upon graduating by not incurring a mountain of debt like many of my friends experienced. I feel like it gave me a financial head start compared to many of my fellow graduates that had to pay the full out-of-state tuition.

It had been my dream to become an Occupational Therapist and knowing that none of my state’s schools provided me with that option. RSP Tuition Break gave me the opportunity to attend an out-of-state university while reducing the significant burden of the out-of-state cost. Without the RSP Tuition Break, I may not have had the chance to continue my education.

I knew the University of Maine was the best school for Forestry and I could go there affordably because of the Regional Student Program. I had a great four years at the University of Maine and met some terrific people and followed some very good sports teams. Black Bear for life.

Southern Maine Community College, in partnership with 16 area communities, offers the Public Safety Student Live-in Program, an opportunity for Fire Science students to live at area fire-EMS stations cost-free and gain valuable experience by serving as fire and emergency medical emergencies responders in their assigned communities. About 60% of the live-in students are from the other five New England states. The reduced tuition made possible by NEBHE’s RSP Tuition Break program gives our Fire Science students the opportunity to earn their college degree, gain valuable experience and serve a local community without incurring unmanageable levels of college debt.

Southern Maine Community College, in partnership with 16 area communities, offers the Public Safety Student Live-in Program, an opportunity for Fire Science students to live at area fire-EMS stations cost-free and gain valuable experience by serving as fire and emergency medical emergencies responders in their assigned communities. About 60% of the live-in students are from the other five New England states. The reduced tuition made possible by NEBHE’s RSP Tuition Break program gives our Fire Science students the opportunity to earn their college degree, gain valuable experience and serve a local community without incurring unmanageable levels of college debt.

If it wasn’t for the RSP Tuition Break, I would not be where I am today. Not only did it determine where I went to college, but it enabled me to follow my dreams and passions. This was the steppingstone to my future. (Watch Senator Chennette’s Tuition Break video promotion here.)