Grants
Federal Pell Grants range from $400 to $4,310 per year. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and not already have obtained a baccalaureate degree. Student eligibility and grant amounts are determined by the U.S. Department of Education but vary with enrollment status and program of study.
F.S.E.O.G.
The FSEOG is a campus-based federal grant program with awards ranging from $200 to $1,200 per year, depending on demonstrated need and availability of funds. Grants are awarded to students with exceptional financial need, and typically to students receiving Federal Pell Grants.
Needs Based Grants
Southern New Hampshire University grants are based on demonstrated financial need and are available for full-time undergraduate day students. Awards range from $500 to $12,000 annually.
State Grants
New Hampshire has a reciprocal agreement with Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Pennsylvania through which residents of those states may be eligible for state aid for attendance at a post-secondary institution in New Hampshire.
Alumni Commuter Grant
The Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Commuter Grant program is designed to assist New Hampshire residents who plan to commute to Southern New Hampshire University undergraduate and culinary day programs on a full-time basis. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Scholarships are $2,000 per academic year for undergraduate day students. New students will be notified of their alumni commuter grants at the time of acceptance. To be eligible, students must be admitted prior to the financial aid priority filing date of March 15.
Sibling Grant
The Southern New Hampshire University Sibling Grant consists of $2,500 per academic year when two sibling students are attending Southern New Hampshire University concurrently on a full-time basis from one family. Each student will receive $1250 per year.
The Governor's Success Grant
The Governor's Success Grant program provides assistance to full-time undergraduate students from New Hampshire who have completed 30 credits. The state of New Hampshire provides funds with a matching contribution from Southern New Hampshire University.