Welcome to Student Financial Services!  Here you will find everything you need to know about financial aid and paying for your University of Southern Maine education. We encourage you to read through the information and check out the Financial Aid Quick Tips provided on this site. For questions about applying for financial aid, your financial aid offer, or student loans, email usm.finaid@maine.edu, or call us at (207) 780-5250. For questions about charges, payments, or refunds on your student account, email usm.studentaccounts@maine.edu, or call us at (207) 780-5250. Or visit us in person at 136 Luther Bonney Hall on our Portland Campus, 101 Bailey Hall on our Gorham Campus, or on our Lewiston-Auburn Campus.

As a student at the University, it is important that you become familiar with MaineStreet, our self-service website where you will enroll for classes and manage your finances.

Use MaineStreet to:

  • View your student account
  • Make a payment online
  • Change your billing address
  • Allow guest access to bills and financial information
  • View your financial aid offer
  • Apply for a student loan
  • Check the status of your loan
  • Enroll in direct deposit


The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Sarah E. Harebo, Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).