External Financial Aid Resources
College Scholarships
The above link may be useful in finding information about private scholarship sources for funding your education. Although we have determined that this Web site may benefit you, it is not controlled by or associated with Southern New Hampshire University in any way. Please be a wise consumer in making decisions about financial aid, and in general, we recommend that you never pay anyone money in order to find financial aid for you. There are several highly qualified free sources of financial aid help and free scholarship search services available to everyone.
General Financial Aid Information
Department of Education
The Student Financial Assistance Programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing over $40 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Here you'll find help for every stage of the financial aid process, whether you're in school or out of school.
FinAid.org
The SmartStudentTM Guide to Financial Aid
The Student Guide (PDF 3 mb)
The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the Department's Student Financial Assistance office. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
NH Army National Guard
The NH Army National Guard has many programs to help students pay for their education-from scholarships to tuition assistance.
Loan Information
StudentLoanListings.com
The Greentree Gazette is a widely respected publication in the student loan industry. StudentLoanListings.com provides a comprehensive listing of various lenders for Stafford, PLUS, Consolidation and Private student loans.
Educational Services in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) Network Organizations
The NHHEAF Network Organizations are the largest source within New Hampshire of knowledge for everything college; providing the ongoing planning support and the financial resources to help students attain a college education.
Tax Credits for Education
The American Opportunity Credit
The American Opportunity Credit modifies the existing Hope Credit and is worth up to $2,500 of the cost of tuition and related expenses including required course materials. The changes allow the credit to be claimed for four post-secondary education years instead of two. The credit can be claimed on 2009 and 2010 tax returns. The credit amount starts phasing out if income is more that $80,000 or $160,000 if filing a joint return. Generally, 40% of the Hope Credit is now a refundable credit. Even if taxpayers don’t make enough money to file a return, they should file anyway because they may get up to $1,000 back because the credit is available to higher incomes and those who owe no tax. And if there is a Section 529 college savings plan, funds can be spent on a computer that’s used for college.
Publication 970 provides detailed information on tax benefits for education. Please note: This publication is updated every tax year. Consult www.irs.gov for the most current information.