Financial Aid

We recognize the significant financial commitment families make when choosing to enroll their children at L’École Française du Maine. While tuition is primarily a family responsibility, the school allocates funds each year to a financial aid budget to support families who require assistance. This commitment strengthens our community by enabling the enrollment of students who might not otherwise have access to our program.

To assess a family’s ability to contribute toward educational expenses in a fair and objective manner, we use the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment as an independent third-party evaluator. Based on the financial information you provide, FACTS estimates a family’s expected contribution. This assessment serves as an essential tool in helping us make equitable financial aid decisions.

The FACTS analysis is a critical starting point—but it is not the sole determinant. Final financial aid awards are based on a holistic review that considers the FACTS estimate alongside our overall financial aid budget, school policies and priorities, additional information provided by families, and the needs of the full applicant pool. As a result, the school may not always be able to meet a family’s full demonstrated need.

All financial aid agreements with L’École Française du Maine are strictly confidential. We handle all financial information with the utmost discretion and ask families to respect this confidentiality by refraining from discussing award details with others. Financial situations vary widely, and comparisons between families are neither appropriate nor accurate. Failure to respect this confidentiality may result in the loss of financial aid eligibility in future years.

Tuition Assistance

Need-based tuition assistance is available at L’École Française du Maine.
To be considered for financial aid for the upcoming school year, families must submit a complete application by January 31. Financial aid decisions will be communicated by March 31. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, subject to available funds.

Direct Scholarship Support
For French Nationals

EFDM offers need-based scholarship support. Families wishing to apply for financial aid must submit their application directly through the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment platform, our independent third-party partner.

Applications are completed online at:
👉 https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

If your child is a French national, who is registered at the Consulate in Boston, you may qualify for tuition assistance through the Government of France. The application process for this scholarship requires early filing of your US tax returns. The application deadline for this type of tuition support closes well before April 15th, possibly as early as late-February, and the family’s US Tax form 1040 must be included with this application. This means that your taxes must be completed prior to the deadline determined by the Government of France for this form of tuition assistance. Therefore, to apply, please plan to file your taxes as soon as possible. The French Consulate in Boston will be available to help guide families through the application process for this tuition assistance. Even though the application relies upon the tax return accompanying the application form, every family with French national children could receive some form of tuition assistance, as much as 100% of tuition fees.