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Common Questions on Electrician Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

​What do I need to provide?
  • Laptop & internet connection for required homework
  • Hand tools (see tools required in school catalog)
  • Current version of the National Electrical Code book
  • A couple other class specific items listed in the materials required section of the school catalog
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Pen, Pencil, Notebook
  • A great attitude
Does MEI have financial aid?

No, we do not have an in-house financial aid program, nor are we federally funded, so we cannot accept FAFSA. Here are some possible options to pursue instead.

  • If taking self-paced courses, you can always pay via the split-payment option (if purchasing the Journeyman/ Master program) or even pay for one course at a time.
  • You could get a loan through a local credit union. If you are applying for a full program, we have partnered with cPort to create a Student Financing Program.
  • You could apply for a scholarship. We can get you going on your education once we have a check.  Here are a few scholarships we are aware of…there may be more:

Maine Blue Collar Scholarship

Mike Rowe Works Scholarship (the Dirty Jobs guy)

Bring Back the Trades Scholarship

Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship

Does MEI accept the GI Bill?
  • We are approved to accept the GI Bill for the in-person program only.
  • Since we are not approved to accept the GI Bill for self-paced courses, we are pleased to be able to provide a 10% military discount for those. Just send a copy of your DD214 to mei@maineelectricalinstitute.com. Once you are approved, we send you a coupon code to use any time you place an order.
I just placed an order. What should I expect next?

You will receive a confirmation from the administration office within one business day. This step may come in one of a few different forms depending on your order. Be looking for one of the following:

  • An email verification from our Admin team to confirm that you have been added to a class roster (for in-person classes).
  • An email requesting you to sign a book sign-out form for the book required for the course. We will NOT ship your book until this book sign out form is completed, so be sure to sign it when it arrives.
  • A login to the course with a link and username.

Be on the lookout for one of these emails. CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER TOO. If you have questions or do not get the emails described above, please reach out to mei@maineelectricalinstitute.com after 2 business days.

​What if I move away or cannot finish?

One of the things that makes us unique as a trade school is that we have designed each course to stand alone. Many schools have a program that is all or nothing, and if you leave before finishing, you get no credit for all your work.

Our courses, on the other hand, are each individual courses…and as long as you finish a course, your transcript will reflect completion of that course.

​This is extremely important in the event that you have a life disrupting event that prevents you from continuing on with MEI Your effort will not be wasted. The state of Maine will recognize those courses which you have completed with us.

​Do I get my electrical license upon completion?

No. Upon completion of the program, you will have met the educational requirements for the state of Maine. However, you need to have the required work experience as well (see how to become an electrician). Once you have both requirements met, you will be eligible to take your license exam. You will not receive your license until this point.

Does MEI provide the “Hours of Experience” that the state requires to become an electrician?

No, we do not. We give you the education you need. You need to get a helper’s license and find a place of employment that enables you to work under the employment of a Master electrician to receive those hours. (see previous question also)

Does MEI do job placement?

We do not do job placement. However, once you are an MEI student, upon request, we can place you on an employment email list. Then, any time an employer reaches out to us looking for helpers, we pass the job-postings on to the students on that email list.

​Is MEI accredited? What do I get upon completion?

​MEI is a “State Approved Course Provider.” Our provider # is 137 and can be found on Maine.gov as such.

​If you desire to become an electrician, we offer the training required to get your license, therefore we are not a degree program and are not accredited per se through a national accreditation board. Rather, we strive to satisfy the requirements of the state of Maine (one of the strictest in the nation). We do not issue a degree, but we do not make you take courses that do not pertain to becoming an electrician either.

​So what do you get? You will get an official transcript that will satisfy the Maine Electrical Board to allow you to sit for your exam.

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