For an in-state student, the cost of the program is $11,717.00 for the year. This includes room, board, utilities, classes at The University of Southern Maine, classes at STRIVE U, a laptop computer, a cell phone, all utilities, and weekly spending money. Everything that the students need to live and participate in STRIVE U is covered by tuition. There is a loan option through Norway Savings Bank if students are interested in this, and scholarship information is available through the STRIVEU Admissions Office.

STRIVE U is partnered with TalentTree, an employment agency, to find jobs that students are interested in. Some of the companies where STRIVE U students currently work include The Portland Pirates, The Boy Scouts Pine Tree Council, MEMIC, TD Banknorth, Emery Waterhouse, Atlantic Tile Company, and more. As we work to “raise the bar” on types of jobs students have, our focus at STRIVE U is on office work.