Colby Admissions and Financial Aid

Maine Commitment

Enhancing Maine students’
access to post-secondary pathways.

Colby has a deep and longstanding commitment to our home state of Maine. To support the postsecondary aspirations of Maine students of all backgrounds, our admissions and financial aid team provides college access workshops and enrichment opportunities.

Each year, Colby admissions and financial aid officers visit every available high school in the state through the Maine Days initiative.
Monthly workshops educate middle and high school students about the college application process.
Colby meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need without the use of loans.
Maine-based community based organizations can receive travel grants to visit Colby’s campus.
A group of joyful graduates in caps and gowns share laughter during a graduation ceremony celebrating their achievement

Small Town and Rural Students College Network

Located in the most rural state in the nation, Colby has joined the Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) College Network in order to further expand its commitment to Maine. Through this partnership, Colby is bolstering its Maine programming and has instituted a comprehensive, integrated statewide outreach plan aimed at elevating and empowering rural students, families, and educators.

Explore Colby

Join us for Explore Colby, a series of virtual events and an open house on October 19, 2026 designed to give you a front-row seat to the college experience. Explore Colby provides opportunities to connect with current students, Colby faculty; and join community conversations with world-class scholars, artists, and thinkers.

Learn More About Explore Colby

Your insider guide to the
Colby community.