Financial Aid
Additional Grants, Loans and Scholarship Opportunities
All scholarships are awarded based on available funds.
* Awards are used to defray college expenses at NHTI
# Awarded at NHTI’s Awards Day Ceremony
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Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Scholarship
This scholarship is for students with financial need who are residents of towns with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts or Maine.
Please note: Applications will resume being accepted in the Fall of 2007.
(Access the Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Scholarship at http://www.ccsnh.edu/foundation/scholarships.html.)
Alice M. Yarnold & Samuel Yarnold Scholarship Trust ($2,000- $5,000):
- New Hampshire residents;
- demonstrate financial need and scholastic excellence;
- pursuing a degree in nursing, medicine or social work;
- applications must be submitted by April 15th.
Alumni Scholarship
The Alumni Scholarship is awarded by the NHTI Alumni Club to both returning and first-year students who have an interest in working for the betterment of the college and the local community. Two scholarships of $1,000 each are available for the 2007-08 academic year. Preference is given to the dependents of NHTI alumni. The deadline for application is August 1 of each year. You can download, print or request an application using the links below, or request one from the Financial Aid Office.
Access the NHTI Alumni Scholarhsip Application in PDF or request a copy in print.
American Dental Hygiene Association:
- must be a full-time Dental Hygiene student with freshman year completed;
- must have completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- applications must be submitted by June 1st.
- www.adha.org
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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship (up to $7500 each year for two years)
This is a very competitive, nationwide scholarship specifically targeting students who are pursuing careers in mathematics, natural sciences, engineering or computer science. NHTI selects two nominees to formally apply for the scholarship. The application deadline is in early February. Criteria include:
- be a current NHTI student who is planning at least two more years of full-time undergraduate study (can include students who will be graduating in May and transferring to 4-year institution);
- have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in upper fourth of the class;
- be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
#Beverly Grappone Scholarship
Criteria include:
- be a nursing student;
- be a senior student raising a family;
- possess excellent nursing skills and demonstrate compassion.
*Brenda Downing Memorial
This award was established in memory of Brenda Downing by her family. Brenda was a faculty member in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at NHTI, Concord's Community College. This is awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies the qualities that Brenda exhibited.
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Chester W. French Scholarship
The Chester W. French Scholarship Program offers a scholarship for incoming freshman who have recently graduated from John Stark Regional High School and are accepted into any of the engineering technology programs at NHTI. Priority is given to students who have successfully completed a Project Lead The Way course.
Access the Chester French Scholarship Application in PDF or request a printed copy.
Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship (up to $1000)
This is a nationwide scholarship that targets students who have completed a substantial amount of community service. NHTI selects two nominees to formally apply for the scholarship. The application deadline is usually in May. Criteria include:
- be a current NHTI student planning to enroll in at least two courses at NHTI during the next semester;
- have a minimum 2.5 GPA;
- have completed and documented substantial community service hours within the previous 12 months;
- be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident;
- may not be a son or daughter of a Coca-Cola employee.
Concord Business & Professional Women’s Club
- student must be a female taking business courses and interested in entering the business field;
- applications must be submitted by April 30th to the Concord Business and Professional Women’s Association.
Concord Dental Society
This grant is awarded to students who are enrolled in Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting at NHTI. The grant is repaid by rendering twelve months of service to an office that is a member of the Concord Dental Society; otherwise, the grant becomes a loan, which must be repaid.
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Dr. Peter Atwood Memorial
This award was established in the memory of Peter Atwood by his Family and Colleagues. The award will benefit students in the Radiologic Technology Program at NHTI, Concord's Community College.
Criteria include:
- matriculated in Radiologic Technology;
- enrolled full-time for the upcoming semester;
- have filed a FAFSA;
- minimum 3.0 GPA.
Access Dr. Peter Atwood Memorial Scholarship application in PDF or request a printed copy.
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*#Earl H. Little Scholarship Award
This award was established in the memory of Earl H. Little by his family. A pioneer for vocational/technical education in the State of New Hampshire, Mr. Little is considered to be one of the founders of NHTI, Concord's Community College and its engineering technology programs. This scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time engineering technology freshman with the highest grade point average.
Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program
NH Community Technical Colleges partner with the NH Department of Health & Human Services to offer tuition assistance to child care providers who are entering or are currently in the field of Early Care and Education. Individuals who provide family child care, or work at least part time in a child care setting in New Hampshire, may be eligible to receive tuition assistance for Early Childhood Education courses offered through the CCSNH. Additional information may be accessed here.
*Edward C. Sweeney, Jr. Scholarship:
Criteria include:
- student with a visible and permanent walking disability;
- must be a NH resident who graduated from a NH high school;
- award will be used to defray tuition expenses.
Access Edward C. Sweeney Jr. Scholarship application in PDF or request a printed copy.
*Electronic Engineering Technology/Computer Engineering Technology Scholarship
This award was established on behalf of a former Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology faculty member at NHTI, Concord's Community College. It is awarded yearly to one outstanding student in each program.
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Frances H. Benton Women's Engineering Scholarship
Established by '85 NHTI alumna Frances H. Benton, this fund assists women pursuing careers in engineering at NHTI. Preference is given to first-year students entering the mechanical engineering technology program. As many as five scholarships of $1,000 each are available in 2007 to offset tuition and fees.
Complete the application and submit to the NHTI Financial Aid Office by August 1.
Access Frances H. Benton Women's Engineering Scholarship Application in PDF or request a printed copy.
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*Governor’s Success Grant
Awards are based on merit and financial need as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Governor’s Success Grant is awarded, based on the availability of funds, to students who meet the following criteria:
- New Hampshire residents;
- minimum 2.5 GPA;
- must have completed freshman year;
- enrolled full-time for the upcoming fall semester.
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*Human Services/Community Social Services Scholarship
The NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Developmental
Services through a cooperative agreement with the Community College System of NH, offers grants to students as tuition
reimbursement towards a Community Social Services Certificate at any of the
colleges/institute within the Community College System. The grants
are available to any employee of one of twelve area agencies and their
vendors. Applications are available at any of the community technical
colleges, and the student must have the support of an area agency
representative.
Access Human Services/Community Social Services Scholarship Application in PDF or request a printed copy.
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship (up to $30,000)
This is a very competitive, nationwide scholarship specifically targeting students who will be transferring to four-year institutions. NHTI selects two nominees to formally apply for the scholarship. The application deadline is usually in early February.
Criteria include:
- have completed freshman credits by December;
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher;
- be transferring to an accredited 4-year institution in the coming fall semester;
- selections will be made by the Cooke Scholarship Board based on the above and
- academic achievement and intelligence;
- financial need;
- leadership and public service;
- potential to make a significant contribution to applicant's field of study and/or society;
- appreciation for/participation in the arts and humanities.
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*#Kara Philbrick Memorial Scholarship ($500):
Criteria include:
- female student;
- exceptional attitude and work ethic;
- desire and ability to succeed;
- completed one year of study;
- preference given to students in the Travel and Tourism program.
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*#Marshall Snyder Memorial Fund
This award was established in the memory of Marshall Snyder by his family. Marshall taught chemistry, materials science and physics at NHTI, Concord's Community College from 1965-1984. It is the wish of the family to honor the type of student Marshall enjoyed the most, a student who performed well in the laboratory sessions of courses. This scholarship is open to any NHTI student who meets the following criteria:
- is currently a full-time student or is following a three-year program;
- has taken, or is taking a credit-bearing physical science class that has a laboratory component; physical science courses include chemistry and physics;
- maintains a GPA of 2.5.
This grant is awarded to men and women who are matriculated in programs determined to be non-traditional for their gender. Categories currently identified include: for women in Animation and Graphic Game Programming, Engineering Technologies, Information Technology and Paramedic Emergency Medicine, and men in Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy. Applications are available each semester in the Financial Aid Office.
Access Men and Women in Non-Traditional Programs Grant Application in PDF or request a printed copy.
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NASA/PSNH Scholarship
Available to full-time students enrolled in an associate degree program in science, mathematics, math/science teacher education, engineering, or technology with a demonstrated interest in pursuing further education or a career in fields of interest to NASA and PSNH. Underserved and nontraditional students, including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
- Access the NASA/PSNH Scholarship Frequenly Asked Questions, Recommendation Form and Scholarship Application at http://www.ccsnh.edu/foundation/scholarships.html.
National Society of Accountants:
- accounting majors who attend full-time days or part-time evenings;
- maintain a GPA of 3.0;
- applications must be submitted by the March 1st deadline;
New Hampshire Chapter of American College of Radiology Scholarship
Three scholarships are awarded annually to deserving 2nd year Radiologic Technology students. Criteria include:
- New Hampshire residents;
- financial need;
- recommendations from clinical supervisor and program director;
- applications must be submitted by March 5th.
New Hampshire Charitable Fund ($100 - $2,500)
New Hampshire residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate study at approved institutions of postsecondary education are eligible to apply for grants, interest-free and low interest loans from this fund. Information, applications and deadlines are available from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Student Aid Program, 37 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301; phone: 603-225-6641 or 1-800-464-1700; website is /http://www.nhcf.org/. *Community College System of New Hampshire Flexible Loan Funds for Students with Disabilities
Students must complete an application and submit it to the Disabilities Coordinator at NHTI. Flexible funds may be used for one or a combination of the following purposes: education, transportation, housing, external supports (e.g., external testing), assistive technology, physical needs, tutoring, and books. Criteria include:
- have a documented disability or have completed a disability screening with the Coordinator of Disabilities Services resulting in recommendation and referral for diagnostic testing;
- complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- if applicable, have accessed funds through Regional Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans’ Administration, Developmental Disabilities, Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services, and/or any other State or Federal Agency involved with providing financial and/or technical supports; and
- can demonstrate, through documents, that all other financial resources available have been thoroughly explored.
Qualified students will meet the following criteria:
- admitted to a degree program
- must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- completion of Advanced Individual Training or Commissioning
- active member of the NH National Guard
For complete information about Veterans Student Financial Programs visit http://www.nhti.edu/financialaid/veterans.htm.
New Hampshire Society of Professional Engineers
- New Hampshire residents;
- currently enrolled in an engineering or engineering technology program;
- 3.0 GPA or higher;
- applications are available at http://www.nhspe.org;
- applications must be submitted by April 15th.
*New Hampshire Valedictorian Scholarship
Effective May 2006, a one year tuition scholarship will be awarded to designated New Hampshire high school valedictorians, based on a cumulative grade point average, from New Hampshire NEAS&C accredited institutions. The recipient must be a fulltime matriculated student in an CCSNH college within 15 months from the time of secondary school graduation.
Access the Valedictorian Scholarship Application in PDF or request a copy in print.
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who are New Hampshire residents enrolled in Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting at NHTI. Awards are based on financial need as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Orphans of Veterans Scholarship
Eligible applicants are those individuals who: are children of parents who served on active duty in the armed services of the United States; and are legal residents of New Hampshire; and whose parents died on active duty or have since died from a service-connected disability. This scholarship provides full tuition at a New Hampshire public college/university and $2500 towards board, books and supplies. For more information contact the Postsecondary Education Commission at (603) 271-2555.
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Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa has recognized academic excellence in the two-year colleges since 1918 and has become the largest and the most prestigious honor society serving two-year colleges around the world. If you would like more information about joining and the scholarship opportunities that are available, log on to www.PTK.org. For information on NHTI's chapter contact Beth Blankstein at 603-271-1754.
POW/MIA Children’s Benefits
Children of persons domiciled in New Hampshire while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces after February 28, 1961, and officially interred or missing in action during the Southeast Asian conflict, are eligible to receive full tuition. Information may be obtained from a high school guidance counselor or the State Board of Education, Concord, NH 03301.
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Ronald F. Borelli Legacy Scholarship
Criteria Include:
- be matriculated in a degree granting program;
- be an incoming freshmen ranked within top 20% of class OR
- demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 3.0;
- be a full-time student
- have filed a FAFSA with their Financial Aid Office.
http://www.ccsnh.edu/foundation/scholarships.html
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*# Senate Award (Freshmen ($1000))
The Student Senate annually awards four Student Senate Awards to returning freshmen to be used for tuition for the next academic year.
Senate Awards (Seniors ($1000))
The Student Senate annually awards two Student Senate Awards to graduating seniors.
*Sewell Memorial Career Award ($1,000)
Criteria include:
- be a dependent of a Maytag Corporation employee;
- be a high school senior during the current academic year;
- be enrolled for a minimum of twelve credits;
- maintain GPA of 2.5;
- additional requirements written on application form;
- applications must be postmarked April 15th of the current academic year.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship ($1,000 - $2,500)
Criteria include:
- be currently enrolled for 12 or more credits;
- have completed 30 credit hours in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program;
- have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5;
- additional information posted in Engineering Technology area;
- application cover sheet available in the Financial Aid Office;
- www.ame.org.
*#Strout Engineering Technology Scholarship ($500)
Given in memory of the College's first president, Dr. George M. Strout, these $500 awards are given to one student matriculated in each of the following programs:
- Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Computer Programming Engineering Technology
Criteria include:
- minimum 3.0 grade point average in their first year at NHTI;
- preference is given to students who exhibit financial need, women, and minorities;
- recipients may be full- or part-time students;
- are eligible to receive the scholarship award more than once.
Contact the Engineering Technology Department Head for more information.
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*Technical Education Loan Fund
The Technical Education Loan Fund is a loan at 5% interest and is awarded to students who demonstrate a high level of need as determined by the Financial Aid staff.
*Transition Program
The Transition Program is a federally funded program which provides assistance and support to individuals in transition such as single pregnant women, single parents, displaced homemakers, individuals with documented disabilities, and individuals with limited English proficiency who are matriculated students at NHTI . It has been in existence for over ten years (formerly called the Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker Program) and has helped hundreds of women and men to obtain degrees and to launch careers.
Students must be enrolled in a career or technical degree, diploma, professional certificate or certificate program and only core courses within those programs will be eligible for consideration.
Financial assistance is available to pay for such costs as tuition, books, and other educational expenses. The Program Director helps students to reach their goals. Support groups and workshops provide ongoing assistance to help students with various educational and parenting issues.
Criteria include:
- be either a single pregnant woman, a single parent, a displaced homemaker, have a documented disability or be of limited English proficiency;
- be a matriculated student in a career or technical degree, diploma, professional certificate or certificate program;
- plan to enroll in 6 credits or more;
- apply for financial aid prior to completing a Transition Program application;
- complete a Transition Program application by the established deadline.
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Veterans Assistance
NHTI is approved for veterans benefits under the Veterans Adjustment Act (GI Bill), the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), the Montgomery GI Bill and Dependents Education Assistance Program. Qualified enrolled veterans and their dependents may receive monthly financial benefits as full-time or part-time students. Applications and information on the programs are available from the NHTI Registrar's Office (VA Certifying Officer).
For complete information about Veterans Student Financial Programs visit:
http://www.nhti.edu/financialaid/veterans.htm and http://www.GIBILL.va.gov.
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Workforce Incentive Program
This is a state and private grant awarded to nursing students who are NH residents and who show an unmet need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The grant is repaid by rendering nursing service in New Hampshire. Otherwise, the grant becomes a loan, which must be repaid.
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Zonta Club of Concord Scholarship in memory of Eleanor Provencher
Zonta International is a world wide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.
Criteria include:
- female student;
- must be out of high school for 5 years;
- must have completed 12 college credit hours prior to being admitted into a degree program at NHTI;
- 2.5 GPA or higher.
Revised March 20, 2008