EXPECT to be welcomed, supported, and encouraged

At UMPI, you’ll be embraced for who you are and given the support you need to thrive and succeed. We specialize in personalized, hands-on learning and providing access to real-world career experiences. No matter what stage of life you are in, we can help you take the plunge into higher education and put you on your path to success!

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EXPECT incredible value

UMPI offers free tuition for eligible students and is really, really affordable for everyone else.

Free tuition and fees for eligible Maine residents (first-year and transfer)–a savings of more than $9,400 per year!

Selected recipients will receive a combination of both grant and scholarship funds to cover the annual cost of standard tuition and fees. Recipients are required to attend as full time students and successfully complete 12 credit hours per semester.

A limited number of awards are available for first time, full-time or transfer students from Maine who have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), are Pell Grant eligible, and have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 6,655 or lower. Priority will be given to students who apply for Financial Aid by March 31. If applying after March 31, please contact the UMPI Admissions Office for details and availability.

Significantly reduced tuition and fees for qualifying Maine residents.

Maine applicants who are not Pell-eligible or have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 6,656 or higher may receive significant reductions for tuition and fees. (a savings of at least $4,600 or more in financial aid grants and scholarships).

Out-of-State and International students pay just $14,861 per year in tuition and fees.

Open to all domestic and foreign students, Merit scholarships are awarded upon acceptance based on academic criteria. No additional application required!

  • $5,000 (renewable each year) for traditional undergraduates
  • $2,000 (renewable each year) for Transfer students

Plus: Freshman Foundation Scholarships, Native American Tuition Waiver, and others!

What type of student are you?

Are you Traditional or YourPace?

Traditional Undergraduate Student

I’m interested in an on-campus, in-person learning experience.

YourPace student

I’m 20 or older and interested in a flexible, online only learning experience.

What type of student are you?

Click on the student type that best describes you…

First-Year

  • Essay (optional, except MLT)
  • Recommendation Letters (optional)
  • Dual/Early College

Transfer

  • Application Requirements
  • Financial Aid
  • Campus Visit

Canadian

  • Application Requirements
  • Tuition / Financial Matters
  • Campus Visit

International

  • Application Requirements
  • Tuition / Financial Matters
  • Campus Visit

Veterans

YourPace

  • Tuition is a flat rate
  • Degree on your time
  • Competency-based online programs
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Experience UMPI

Ready to learn how UMPI provides an education that defies expectation? Here are three excellent ways to get to know us better.

Staff

Madison Birt

YourPace Admissions Specialist
Email
madison.birt@maine.edu

Jacob Bradley

YourPace Admissions Specialist
Location
Remote
Email
jacob.bradley@maine.edu
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Jessica Cameron

Assistant Director of YourPace Admissions and Admissions Marketing Specialist
Location
Suite 132 Campus Center
Phone
(207) 768-9536
Email
jessica.m.cameron@maine.edu

Arden Coutts

YourPace Admissions Specialist
Email
allison.coutts@maine.edu
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Nikki Enlow

YourPace Admissions Specialist
Location
Remote
Email
nikki.enlow@maine.edu
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Jaydyn Fox

YourPace Admissions Specialist
Email
jaydyn.fox@maine.edu
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Kristijan Gavrilovski

Senior Admissions Specialist and Athletics Liaison
Location
Suite 132 Campus Center
Phone
(207) 768-9531
Email
kristijan.gavrilovski@maine.edu
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Alayzia Johnson

Administrative Specialist
Phone
(207) 768-9433
Email
alayzia.johnson@maine.edu
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Nancy Nichols

Administrative Specialist
Location
Suite 132 Campus Center
Phone
(207) 768-9532
Email
nancy.g.nichols@maine.edu
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Benjamin E. Novotny

YourPace Admissions Coordinator
Location
Remote
Email
benjamin.e.novotny@maine.edu

Josh Novotny

YourPace Admissions Specialist/Document Processor
Location
Remote
Email
joshua.novotny@maine.edu
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Leah Sinko

Senior International Admissions Specialist and Tour Coordinator
Location
Suite 132 Campus Center
Phone
(207) 768-9535
Email
leah.sinko@maine.edu
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Susan White

Vice President of Enrollment Services
Location
Suite 132 Campus Center
Phone
(207) 768-9533
Email
susan.r.white@maine.edu

Next Step: Become an UMPI Owl

No matter what stage of life you are in, we can help you take the plunge into higher education and put you on YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS!