Applicants will be chosen based on the following criteria:

• Must meet federal financial aid criteria for independent student status. To be considered an independent student, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Born before January 1, 1984    or
  • Legally married    or
  • Enrolled in a graduate level or professional education program    or
  • Have legal dependents other than a spouse    or
  • Be an orphan or ward of the court (or were a ward of the court until age 18)     or
  • Be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
    
    
• Express serious intent in your educational plan
  
• Show exceptional financial need (you may be asked to furnish documentation of financial need)
  
• Express a continuing commitment to future contribution to their community

Applications should be completed on-line with supplementary information forwarded to the following address: 

MES
Attn: Maine Masonic Aid for Continuing Education
131 Presumpscot Street
Portland, ME 04103  

• Applicant Information

• Work experience

• Educational history

• School/community activities

• Essay on career goals

• Financial information

• Special financial circumstances

• Community reference

Your application will not be complete without all requested information.

Questions may be answered by calling MES at 1-800-922-6352.