{"id":550,"date":"2026-08-03T20:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T20:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/graduate-catalog\/?page_id=550"},"modified":"2026-08-04T19:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T19:40:54","slug":"graduate-student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/graduate-catalog\/graduate-student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Graduate Student Resources<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Career Services<\/h1>\n<p>Career Services supports graduate students in professional development, career planning, and job placement. Services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Career advising and r\u00e9sum\u00e9\/interview guidance<\/li>\n<li>Field experience and cooperative education programs<\/li>\n<li>Access to job postings, career fairs, and on-campus recruiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MMA graduates enjoy strong career outcomes, with most finding employment within 90 days of graduation.<\/p>\n<p>Jan Leach, Career Services Coordinator<br \/>\n(207) 326-2276<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:career@mma.edu\">career@mma.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/academics\/academic-services\/career-services\/\">Career Services Website<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><strong>Financial Aid<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Graduate students may be eligible for federal financial aid, including Direct Unsubsidized Loans, as well as other funding opportunities. To apply for financial aid, students must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as early as possible for the upcoming academic year.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan French<br \/>\nDirector of Financial Aid<br \/>\nFinancial Aid Office<br \/>\n(207) 326-2683<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:financial.aid@mma.edu\">financial.aid@mma.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Graduate Program Office<\/h1>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The Graduate Program Office provides support throughout your academic journey, from admission through graduation. Students may contact the office with questions about registration, academic planning, course scheduling, graduation requirements, or other graduate program-related matters. If you are unsure where to direct your question, the Graduate Program Office can help connect you with the appropriate campus resource.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate Program Office<\/strong><br \/>\nLoeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics<br \/>\nDeb Kingston, Administrative Coordinator<br \/>\n(207) 326-2211<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:debra.kingston@mma.edu\">debra.kingston@mma.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Health Insurance<\/h1>\n<p>Students enrolled in the Global Logistics and Vessel Operations (GLVO) concentration are required to maintain health insurance while completing the on-campus Small Vessel Operations (SVO) component. Students enrolled in the International Logistics Management (ILM) concentration may purchase student health insurance if desired.<\/p>\n<p>All students must complete the annual online health insurance information requirement through the MMA portal, regardless of whether they elect to purchase the student health insurance plan.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information about coverage, costs, and enrollment, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/student-life\/health-and-counseling-services\/insurance-information\/\">Student Health Insurance Plan information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><strong>Payments<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Tuition payments are due no later than the last business day of the first week of classes. Students may make payments electronically through their MyMMA account using ACH\/electronic check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express (American Express payments are subject to a 2.9% transaction fee).<\/p>\n<p>Students using financial aid to cover their balance must complete all required financial aid documents by the same deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Students who are not in satisfactory financial standing may be placed on a financial hold (\u201cSTOP\u201d list), which may restrict access to grades and the Learning Management System.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information regarding student billing and payments, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/\/admissions\/graduate-admissions\/costs-and-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Costs and Aid<\/strong><\/a> section of the Graduate Catalog or contact the Student Accounts Office.<\/p>\n<p>Diane Harmon, Student Account Manager<br \/>\n(207) 326-2243<br \/>\ndiane.harmon@mma.edu<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Registrar\u2019s Office<\/h1>\n<p>The Registrar\u2019s Office maintains official student records and provides support for enrollment-related services. Graduate students may contact the Registrar\u2019s Office for assistance with registration, enrollment verification, transcripts, academic records, and other student record requests.<\/p>\n<p>Students should ensure their personal information, including contact information, remains current through their MyMMA account. Additional information regarding academic policies, registration procedures, and student records is available in the Graduate Catalog.<\/p>\n<p>Amy Gutow, Registrar<br \/>\n(207) 326-2441<br \/>\nAmy.gutow@mma.edu<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><strong>Student Records<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Students, alumni, and former students may request access to their academic records in accordance with the <strong>Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974<\/strong>. Transcripts are issued by the Registrar upon written request, with a nominal fee; outstanding financial obligations must be satisfied before release.<\/p>\n<p>The Academy may publish directory information (e.g., name, address, date of birth, participation in activities, degrees, and awards) unless a student requests otherwise in writing. Concerns about FERPA rights may be appealed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the President, or the U.S. Secretary of Education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduate Student Resources Career Services Career Services supports graduate students in professional development, career planning, and job placement. Services include: Career advising and r\u00e9sum\u00e9\/interview guidance Field experience and cooperative education programs Access to job postings, career fairs, and on-campus recruiting MMA graduates enjoy strong career outcomes, with most finding employment within 90 days of graduation. 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