Financial Aid
Financial aid may include scholarships,
federal grants and loans, part-time employment at the University, and
department-based scholarships offered through a University of New
Hampshire college division.
UNH Merit Scholarship Awards
The University of New Hampshire offers merit scholarships to qualified candidates through the Admissions Office’s application process. The fall 2008 dollar value and criteria for these scholarships have been posted.
UNH Parent's Association Scholarships
These scholarships, based primarily on financial need, are awarded each
year and are designed to aid students in financing their UNH
education. Recipients of these awards demonstrate academic
achievement and are of good character; may be involved in community
service
projects or in the university community; and/or are making
financial contributions to their education through employment.
Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
This legacy scholarship supports exceptional students who have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who is/was a UNH alumni and a dues member of the UNH Alumni Association. Learn more about this competitive scholarship here.
Athletic Grants In-Aid
Financial assistance
is available to male and female student athletes. The Director of
Athletics, in consultation with the appropriate coaches, recommends the
recipients and amount of awards. Interested students should contact the
Athletic Department directly.
It is the policy of the
University of New Hampshire that men and women will have equal access
to funds for athletic scholarships. Criteria and procedures for
awarding such scholarships are decided by the Department of Athletics.
International Student Scholarships
International
students are eligible to receive all scholarships listed for
out-of-state students. In addition to these, a limited number of
scholarships are available. No additional application is required as
students are considered based on materials submitted during the
admissions process.
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Scholarship
Learn more about our highly-competitive scholarship.
Need-based Financial Aid
To
apply for financial aid at UNH, you must submit the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. It must be
received by March 1 in order to be considered for various forms of
need-based aid awarded by the University. Details are available through
the Financial Aid Office. Do not wait to receive an admission decision before filing the FAFSA.
Federal Loan Programs
UNH
participates in the Federal Perkins and Stafford Loan programs and
offers other financing options for students and their families.
Additional information on loan amounts, current interest rates, and
loan repayment terms are available through the Financial Aid Office.
Employment
Federal Work-Study
With
the aid of federal funds, UNH provides employment opportunities on
campus or in non-profit agencies off-campus for students who
demonstrate financial need. Students who participate in the program may
interview for such positions on their own. Work-study positions
are available year-round and may include everything from animal
caretaker to Web designer, camp counselor to research assistant.
Other Employment Opportunities
UNH students can choose from a wide range of part-time and temporary employment opportunities around campus, from dining services and recreation, to computer services, child care, and more.
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