Ways to Save

Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are awarded on a sliding scale up to $7,395 per year to students with exceptional financial need. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and have not already have obtained a bachelor’s degree. Student eligibility and grant amounts are determined by the U.S. Department of Education but vary with enrollment status and program of study.

Federal Pell Grant Lifetime Limit: An eligible Federal Pell Grant recipient has a lifetime limit of 12 full-time semesters or six full years of eligibility. This federal policy is retroactive to whenever a student first received a Federal Pell Grant and includes payments received at colleges or universities that the student attended prior to SNHU.

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
A student may be eligible to receive the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship if the following terms are met: the student is eligible for a Pell Grant and the student must have been less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institute of higher education at the time of his or her parent’s or guardian’s death. The student becomes eligible if the parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a result of service while performing as a public safety officer or military service person. Unlike the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, a student is not eligible for this scholarship if they are not Pell Grant eligible.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG is a campus-based federal grant program with awards ranging from $100 to $1,000 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.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
A student may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant if they are not eligible for a Pell Grant, and their parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. Additional rules require the student to be under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least halftime at the time of the parent or guardian’s death.

State Grants and UNIQUE
State grant funding is received by SNHU from various states to assist students with the cost of education. Students should contact their home state agencies to see if they qualify for state assistance at Southern New Hampshire University.

NH Residents
The state of New Hampshire does not have a state grant program. However, students may qualify for the UNIQUE program. Eligible New Hampshire students will be automatically notified of their financial aid offer if they qualify.

Need-Based Grants
Southern New Hampshire University grants are based on demonstrated financial need and are available for full-time undergraduate day students. Need-Based Grants range from $400 to $14,400 annually.

Business

Finlay Family Scholarship
Established by Southern New Hampshire University alumnus Robert J. Finlay, this scholarship supports New Hampshire residents enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate business major. Preference will be given to full-time students who display an entrepreneurial spirit and can show financial need.

Hassa Jadvani Memorial Scholarship
Supports students enrolled in graduate business programs. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the international business or finance curriculum using standard need and academic criteria. In a year when there are no students in need majoring in the indicated subject areas, the awards may be presented to other students enrolled in graduate business programs.

John and Nancy Burk Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship is created in memory of George Teloian, professor emeritus of accounting. Professor Teloian served as long-term chairman of the Accounting Board at SNHU. During the course of his 36-year career, he inspired, mentored and helped launch the accounting careers of many students until his retirement in 1998. This scholarship supports undergrad or graduate students, on-campus or online, majoring in accounting who demonstrate financial need. Undergraduate students must be of junior or senior status.

Matthew Stuart Van Kleek
This fund supports graduate students enrolled in a business program.

School of Business Scholarship Fund
The Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association and the School of Business have raised money to support this scholarship program. It provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in business programs based on need and academic criteria.

General

Alumni Leadership Scholarship
Created by the Alumni Board of Directors, this scholarship supports students who have completed at least 2 terms with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients will have demonstrated leadership skills in the SNHU community and be actively engaged in student life.

Findlen-LeBlanc Travel Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students participating in the Study Abroad program who show financial need. Preference will be given to Pell-eligible students. This scholarship will be used for expenses related to studying abroad.

Fisher Family Scholarship
The Fisher family established this scholarship fund to be awarded to students who have shown a commitment to the academic support services of SNHU. Awards are based on a student’s commitment to the improvement of the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to successfully complete their collegiate education as demonstrated by continuous improvement of their academic performance over several semesters. Priority is given to tutors and mentors.

Howard Brodsky Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to honor longtime friend of Southern New Hampshire University, Howard Brodsky. Howard has loyally served as a member of the SNHU Board of Trustees since 2000. This fund supports undergraduate students, studying online or on campus, who have participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America program. Preference consideration will be given to students who are first-generation college students or students who have recently immigrated to the United States.

Michael Swack Endowed Scholarship Fund
This fund will provide scholarship assistance for students who are working in a government, non-profit or social impact organization in either a fulltime position or an active internship. Preference will be given to students from New Hampshire.

The President Paul J. LeBlanc First-Generation Scholarship
Created in honor of former President, Dr. Paul LeBlanc, this scholarship will support students who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program, completed at least one term and are first-generation college students.

Veterans

Edward Nassar Veterans Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Edward Nassar, a former student at Southern New Hampshire University, the Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association has created a scholarship fund designed to provide assistance to deserving Southern New Hampshire University students in need. Preference is given to veterans of the armed forces and/or their dependents. Candidates are required to submit a letter of consideration. A GPA of 2.8 or higher is required and awards are based on financial need and academic standing.

Veterans Scholarship
This scholarship, founded by alumni who are veterans of the Vietnam War, supports current students who are veterans, the dependents of veterans or actively serving in the military. Awards are based on need and academic criteria.

International

Diane Sciscioli Dugan Scholarship
The fund was established by Diane Sciscioli Dugan. During the course of her 20-year career as a Professor, Diane inspired, mentored, and helped create and launch the ESL Program (English As a Second Language) at SNHU in 1981. This scholarship supports students with an active F-1 or J-1 visa to study in the United States. Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and demonstrate financial need.

Li Xu Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of student Li Xu (aka Oscar), this fund is awarded to international and U.S. undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate the same strong giving and sharing spirit as Li Xu by showing their commitment to the needs of new students. If eligible, you should demonstrate interest in helping new students understand the academic culture of the university and social culture of New Hampshire in an effort to assist them in adjusting to SNHU.

Elaine I. Routhier Costigan & Ronald J. Costigan Scholarship

This scholarship supports continuing education students who have completed no less than half of the necessary credits and show financial need.

Dr. Jeannette A. Ritzenthaler Scholarship
The estate of Dr. Jeanette Ritzenthaler made provisions for an endowed scholarship to be awarded to a student from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The student must be in their junior year (or with junior-level credits) pursuing a bachelor’s degree, have financial need, be maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and provide evidence of leadership through involvement in school and community activities.

Martha Van Hyland Scholarship
This fund was created in memory of Southern New Hampshire University alumna Martha Van Hyland to support Belknap County residents. Students must maintain 3.0 GPA or higher and show financial need.

New Hampshire Governor's Scholarship
The New Hampshire Governor's Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance for tuition, fees and direct costs to eligible high school graduates or recent high school graduates within the state of New Hampshire. Eligibility is limited to first-time, full-time students who are Federal Pell Grant recipients. Requirements include New Hampshire residency, graduation from a New Hampshire high school or a New Hampshire high school equivalency and cannot be an adjudicated delinquent or convicted or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felonies or any second or subsequent alcohol or drug related offenses. Annual awards are based on students who demonstrate exceptional financial need through the filing of the FAFSA and the availability of funding.  
2 categories of scholarships include:

• Designated New Hampshire scholars will receive $2,000 per year and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to renew their scholarship for up to 4 years
• Non-New Hampshire scholars will receive a $1,000 scholarship and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to renew their scholarship for up to 4 years 

The Online and Continuing Education Scholarship
This scholarship is offered specifically to online students who show financial need.

Arts, Sciences and Education

James D. Walter Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of James D. Walter, a longtime professor of sociology at SNHU, this scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students majoring in a liberal arts discipline, with preference given to sociology majors.

John P. Fleming Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of John P. Fleming, a former SNHU faculty member, this scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in the programs traditionally identified as the liberal arts.

Kimon and Anne Zachos Scholarship
Awards will be made to full-time undergraduate day students majoring in a liberal arts discipline. The scholarship will primarily be based on financial need.

Liberal Arts Scholarship
Awards will be made to undergraduate students majoring in the programs traditionally identified as the liberal arts who have maintained a GPA of 3.3 or higher, using standard need and academic criteria.

The Lyra Riabov Educational Scholarship
Created in memory of Lyra Riabov, this scholarship will support students pursuing licensure in education.

The Walter Zimmermann Scholarship
Established by former Southern New Hampshire University faculty member Walter Zimmermann, this scholarship supports students who are enrolled fulltime on campus with a declared major of psychology. Students must be of junior or senior status and in good academic standing. Preferences will be given to students who are making positive contributions to the psychology department and have demonstrated financial need.

Business

Dr. Jacqueline Mara Scholarship
Established by former dean and trustee emeritus Dr. Jacqueline Mara, this scholarship supports full-time day graduate students of U.S. citizenship with preference given to those enrolled in traditional business disciplines; based on academic merit and need.

Dr. Marty J. Bradley Business Honors Scholarship
This scholarship will support undergraduate students studying a business program within the SNHU Honors Program who demonstrate financial need.

Economic/Finance Scholarship Fund
This scholarship supports students enrolled in economics/finance or related programs. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Ernest Iamundo/Labatt USA Scholarship
This fund will support undergraduate students at the junior and senior level who are enrolled in a business program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Frank & Eleanor Barnes Alumni Scholarship
Established in 1979 in honor of Frank and Eleanor Barnes, former Southern New Hampshire University information technology professors, this scholarship is available to assist students majoring in information technology or accounting/information systems and is based on need and academic criteria.

George Teloian Scholarship
George Teloian, professor emeritus of accounting, has made provisions for an endowment fund in his name. Scholarships are awarded to juniors or seniors majoring in accounting. Awards are based on academic achievement in the accounting major, overall record, excellence in involvement in university life and activities, and financial need.

Hawaux Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship supports students enrolled in the traditional full-time undergraduate day program. It will be awarded to rising seniors in the sports management program with a minimum GPA of 2.7. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Henry W. Bloch Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in their junior or senior year at Southern New Hampshire University, are academically qualified students in a business major and have demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to students who are highly involved in college life and activities.

Hospitality Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will support undergraduate students enrolled in a business program with demonstrated financial need.

Tony Lambert Scholarship Fund
The Tony Lambert Memorial Fund was established by the Lambert family to support retailing and management majors. Awarded to juniors based on need and academic criteria.

Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics

Frank & Eleanor Barnes Alumni Scholarship
Established in 1979 in honor of Frank and Eleanor Barnes, former Southern New Hampshire University information technology professors, this scholarship is available to assist students majoring in information technology or accounting/information systems and is based on need and academic criteria.

Scott Caswell Memorial Scholarship
After his death in 1987, this fund was created by friends of Scott Caswell to benefit juniors or seniors who are enrolled in computer-related majors. Recipients must be residents of New Hampshire and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

William Trueheart Scholarship
Established in honor of former SNHU professor William Trueheart, this scholarship fund is offered to support information technology majors with financial need. Preference is given to juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.

General

The Athletic Scholarship Fund
This scholarship supports student-athletes who have sophomore, junior or senior standing. Students must possess the appropriate athletic skills and meet the current NCAA and institutional eligibility standards.

Christine Zimmermann Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of a former SNHU employee Christine Zimmermann, this scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students who possess a disability as determined by the Campus Accessibility Center. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Dean Scholarship
Students selected for a Dean Scholarship will be notified at the time of admission and may receive additional types of financial assistance based on demonstrated need. Individual scholarship amounts vary and are awarded based on a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The Dean Scholarship is renewable provided the student remains enrolled in their originally declared program of study and by maintaining a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Failure to maintain the required GPA or changing one’s declared academic major may result in the loss of scholarship funds.

Dow Scholarship
This fund was established from the Franconia College Endowment to provide scholarships with preference first to students who reside in the towns of Franconia, Sugar Hill, Easton, Bethlehem, Littleton or Lisbon and second to students who reside in Grafton and Coos counties.

Educational Continuum Scholarship
This fund was established by the Southern New Hampshire University Educational Continuum. This scholarship is awarded to qualified students from Manchester, New Hampshire and the surrounding area based on financial need and academic merit.

The Edward S. Wolak Scholarship
This fund is established in honor of Edward S. Wolak, an SNHU trustee. Scholarships from this fund are designated for full-time students enrolled in the University College division and at least in their second year of study with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preferences will be given to students who are present or former members of the Boys and Girls Club or have worked at least 1 year in a quick-service restaurant.

Herman L. Graffunder Scholarship
This scholarship will support traditional undergraduate day students on the Manchester campus who are facing financial hardships preventing them from continuing to make progress in their academic program.

Hector Boiardi Scholarship
This fund will support undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Recipients will be currently working in the culinary or hospitality field or have a proven interest to do so.

Housing Scholarship
Students selected for a Housing Scholarship will be notified at the time of admission and may receive additional types of financial assistance based on demonstrated need. Individual scholarship amounts vary and are awarded based on a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The Housing Scholarship is renewable by maintaining campus resident status and satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Transferring to commute status or failing to maintain the requirements of SAP may result in the loss of scholarship funds.

John & Betty Miles Scholarship
The principal requirement for candidates to be eligible for the scholarships will be the inability to afford the total tuition after available financial aid. An additional requirement will be a history of a serious learning attitude and achievement (grades, projects, etc.). Students eligible for scholarships will be US citizens enrolled in undergraduate programs.

Kappa Chi Scholarship
The Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association and the Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Kappa Chi Chapter have raised money to support this scholarship.

Kappa Delta Phi Scholarship
The scholarship supports deserving students in need at Southern New Hampshire University.

Kappa Sigma Scholarship
The scholarship supports deserving students in need at Southern New Hampshire University.

Michael DeBlasi Scholarship Fund
This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate day students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and financial need.

New Hampshire Governor's Scholarship
The New Hampshire Governor's Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance for tuition, fees and direct costs to eligible high school graduates or recent high school graduates within the state of New Hampshire. Eligibility is limited to first-time, full-time students who are Federal Pell Grant recipients. Requirements include New Hampshire residency, graduation from a New Hampshire high school or a New Hampshire high school equivalency and cannot be an adjudicated delinquent or convicted or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felonies or any second or subsequent alcohol or drug related offenses. Annual awards are based on students who demonstrate exceptional financial need through the filing of the FAFSA and the availability of funding.  
2 categories of scholarships include:

• Designated New Hampshire scholars will receive $2,000 per year and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to renew their scholarship for up to 4 years
• Non-New Hampshire scholars will receive a $1,000 scholarship and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to renew their scholarship for up to 4 years 

Phi Delta Psi Scholarship
This scholarship supports deserving students in need at Southern New Hampshire University.

Presidential Scholarship
Students selected for a Presidential Scholarship will be notified at the time of admission and may receive additional types of financial assistance based on demonstrated need. Individual scholarship amounts vary and are awarded based on a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The Presidential Scholarship is renewable by maintaining a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Failure to maintain the required GPA may result in the loss of scholarship funds.

The Richard and Joanne Gustafson Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated an active engagement in campus life, combined with a practical application of their degree program. The scholarship will be a balance of need and academic performance. Preference will be given to a student who is a legal resident of New Hampshire.

Ronald L. Woodward Memorial Scholarship
The Ronald L. Woodward Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of a former Southern New Hampshire University student and Rochester, New York native by the Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association. Students whose homes are located in upstate New York shall be given first priority. Preference will be given to students majoring in accounting, accounting/information systems, information technology and business administration, based on need.

Sid Casel Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need.

Student Ambassador Scholarship
This fund, created by the Student Ambassadors at SNHU, is selected by a committee of the Student Ambassadors to deserving students who possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, have demonstrated financial need and have shown outstanding service to the SNHU community.

Timothy Russell Travel/Study Scholarship
Funds will be awarded to traditional undergraduate day students on the Manchester campus with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who qualify for credit-bearing internships outside of New England. Preference will be given to students participating in internships within the hospitality, restaurant or culinary industries.

Tremblay/Eldridge Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund supports students and student-athletes enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate programs.

William S. Green Scholarship
This fund was established in honor of William S. Green, a charter member of the Southern New Hampshire University Board of Trustees and chancellor emeritus. Scholarships from this fund are designated for juniors or seniors who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have conducted themselves in a manner that has both served and brought credit to the university. Financial need is also a factor in determining recipients of this scholarship.

Women’s Faculty Scholarship
The Southern New Hampshire University Women’s Faculty Scholarship was created in 1990 by the women faculty of SNHU, then New Hampshire College. The scholarship acknowledges and supports students who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to human and environmental rights, economic justice, gender equity and community service. Each year SNHU Women’s Faculty Scholarships will be awarded to those on campus applicants who best represent those values.

International

Charles and Barbara Bickford International Scholarship
The scholarship shall be awarded to graduate or undergraduate international student(s) studying on the Manchester campus.

• Provides an opportunity to earn money for education expenses
• Offers the chance to work in the community or various SNHU departments
• Helps develop skills that improve internship and job marketability
• Expands network of contacts and references for future opportunities

Community service is defined as services designed to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve problems related to their needs. SNHU is proud to offer a variety of community service positions in partnership with over 30 nonprofit organizations in the greater Manchester, NH area.

Employment opportunities are available in departments across SNHU to complement and enrich learning outcomes. For example, sport management majors can find positions in athletics as team managers, or hospitality business majors can work as assistants for Conference and Events Services. SNHU offers a variety of opportunities which include, but are not limited to:

• Academic technology trainers in computing resources
• Communication and marketing assistants in sports information
• Diversity agents in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion
• Financial literacy assistants in Student Financial Services
• Fitness center attendants, group exercise instructors, lifeguards and personal trainers in recreational athletics
• AV/technology assistants
• Event staff and field operations in athletics
• Media services assistants in audio visual
• Peer educators in tutoring services in online program academic support
• Procurement assistants in the Office of Strategic Sourcing
• Web assistants in web services

SNHU offers a limited number of remote Federal Work-Study positions with both SNHU and our community service partners. We continuously look to add more remote positions and suggest checking our career site often for opportunities.

All Federal Work-study (FWS) positions, whether on campus or off campus, have certain conditions and limitations. FWS employment must be governed by those employment conditions, including the rate of pay, that are appropriate and reasonable according to the type of work performed, the geographic region, the employee's proficiency, and any applicable federal, state, or local law, including state or locally established minimum wage rates. However, if the state minimum wage is less than the federal minimum wage, then the federal minimum wage would be the rate of pay. Student employees shall be paid at an hourly rate no lower than $12.00 per hour. Individual departments have the discretion to pay up to an hourly rate of $12.50 per hour. Students working in the off-campus community service program shall be paid an hourly rate of $14.40 per hour. Student employees will receive a bi-weekly paycheck based on the number of hours they work. FWS does not get applied to tuition bills. Students cannot work more than 20 hours per week, with most positions offering 10-12 hours per week.

A New Hampshire employer cannot require an employee to work more than 5 consecutive hours without granting a 30-minute lunch or eating period. If the employer cannot allow 30 minutes, the employee must be paid if they are eating and working at the same time.

FWS employment does not displace employees (including those on strike) or impair existing service contracts. Replacement is interpreted as displacement.

Jobs are posted on our job listings page. An annual job fair is hosted on campus in September for students to meet with prospective employers. Students are not guaranteed employment and it’s the student's responsibility to secure a position.

Students should know, learn, and understand their rights and responsibilities associated with being a Federal Work-Study (FWS) employee.

As an FWS employee, you have the right to:

• Information regarding your award amount, rate of pay, average number of hours per week and general FWS procedures.
• Instructions regarding procedures to be followed if you cannot report for a scheduled work period.
• A clearly defined work schedule, which accommodates your course schedule and academic requirements.
• Adequate training to perform assigned tasks.
• A safe, clean and professional working environment.
• Supervision and direction from SNHU staff or our community service partners.
• Instructions for recording hours worked, as well as information regarding SNHU's payroll procedures and payroll calendar.

As an FWS employee, you have the responsibility to:

• Become familiar with information provided regarding the terms of your FWS award and FWS program policies and procedures.
• Communicate with your supervisor regarding your schedule.
• Notify your supervisor immediately if you are unable to attend work.
• Understand your job expectations from your supervisor.
• Notify Student Financial Services in the event of an inappropriate work environment.
• Maintain professionalism and accuracy in all transactions with the public or campus community.

¹Society for Human Resource Management, SHRM Releases 2022 Employee Benefits Survey, on the internet, at https://www.shrm.org/about/press-room/shrm-releases-2022-employee-benefits-survey (viewed March 5, 2025)