ME · State Guide
Maine Town Tuitioning Guide 2026–2027
Maine's town tuitioning sends public funds to approved schools when a student's town lacks a local public school. Town-administered; no statewide ESA portal.
At a glance
Amount per student
≈$13,000
Voucher
Application window
Year-round
Contact your local school administrative unit. There is no statewide application portal — the tuitioning process is managed locally.
Status
Active
Enacted 1873
Program Type
Voucher
Status
Active
Award Amount
≈$13,000
Enacted
1873
Administrator
Local school administrative units
Application Window
Year-round
Eligibility
Students residing in towns without a public school at their grade level.
What the money can be used for
- Tuition
See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility. Students residing in towns without a public school at their grade level.
- Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from Local school administrative units for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
- Open the application. Local school administrative units runs the program; applications typically open year-round.
- Follow the official calendar. Deadlines, priority rules, and funding availability vary by program and year — confirm the current calendar with the administrator before relying on it.
Editorial notes
Maine’s program was enacted in 1873. Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the Local school administrative units before spending.
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Last verified July 31, 2026 by The School Choice Index Editorial Team. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with Local school administrative units before applying or spending.