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Begin Your College Experience in High School!
Begin Your College Experience in High School!
Our early college program allows you to begin preparing for college while earning dual credits. We currently offer courses through our partnership with the Community College System of NH (CCSNH), which offers Early College Online courses during the Summer, Fall, and Spring. College credits earned may be applied toward eligible college and university degree programs.
We are also offering College Level Examination Program (CLEP) preparation courses. These courses are offered in various subjects, including Biology, College Composition, Principles of Marketing, Human Growth & Development, and more! Upon completion of the course, VLACS will issue you high school credit. Then, you can take the CLEP exam to test out of the corresponding introductory course (eligibility is determined by college/university). If you receive a score of 75% or above, you can also take the CLEP exam for free! Explore VLACS CLEP Prepartaion Courses Here!
College Planning Resources
College Planning Resources
Couldn't Make it to Financial Aid Night?
Watch a record of the webinar here. Follow along using the slide decks attached.
Passcode: NHHEAF23!
Public: Financial Aid 101- 2023-24.pdfGranite Edvance Planning for College 101 Webinar and Resources
Granite Edvance Planning for College 101 Webinar and Resources
Click here to access the recording. Passcode: GraniteEdvance24!
Additional resources can be found here.
Public: How to Create a FSA ID.pdfHow to Create a FSA ID
Public: EDvestinU NH Private Loan flyer for CCP.pdfPrivate Student Loan Resources for NH Students
Public: UndergraduateFundingOps2023.pdfUndergraduate Federal Aid Programs Resource
Admissions Insider: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying for Colleges
Admissions Insider: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying for Colleges
Check out this guide developed by NHHEAF's Center for College Planning. Explore strategies for starting your search, choosing your major, preparing to apply, and more! This guide includes steps for submitting the common application, writing your college essay, taking the SAT/ACT, and finding scholarships. Download a copy of the guide today!
Public: Admissions Insider.pdfAdmissions Insider
Start Your College Search With SixColleges.org
Start Your College Search With SixColleges.org
SixColleges.org is a college planning platform brought to you by Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams college. Their site has several pre-recorded webinars about various topics like campus life and financial aid. They also have upcoming live events you can attend! Head over to their website to learn more.
Scholarships
Scholarships
2024-25 Scholarship Opportunities
2024-25 Scholarship Opportunities
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - $40,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: January 3, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
B) Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10159/ge_reagan_foundation_scholarship_program
John Lennon Scholarships - $20,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of January 15, 2025.
B) Submit musical works that have not been assigned to any major music publisher or major record label.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12397/john-lennon-scholarships
DEWALT Trades Scholarship - $5,000 – 40 Awards (Deadline: January 16, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Plan to enroll or be enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school for the entire 2025-2026 academic year.
B) Be citizens of the United States or Canada.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/29517/dewalt-trades-scholarship
McDonald's HACER Scholarship Program - $100,000 - 30 Awards (Deadline: February 6, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Be a high school senior who is younger than 21 years old and carries a minimum 2.8 GPA.
B) Have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15444/mcdonald_s_hacer_national_scholarship
Davidson Fellows Scholarships - $100,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: February 12, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Be 18 or younger as of the application deadline.
B) Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States or a Permanent Resident of the United States.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8804/davidson-fellows-scholarships
American Council of the Blind Scholarships - $7,500 - 22 Awards (Deadline: February 14, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Be legally blind and maintain a 3.0 GPA. B) Be a full-time student or a part-time student who works (at least 32 hours per week) in the Fall of 2025.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/29558/american-council-of-the-blind-scholarships
HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship - $10,000 - 7 Award (Deadline: February 17, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
B) Attend a Historically Black College or University for the entirety of their college education.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26492/hbcu-week-x-nfl-scholarship
KFC Foundation Scholarships - $20,000 - 500 Awards (Deadline: February 17, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Have graduated from high school by May 2025.
B) Enroll in an accredited trade school, college, or graduate school for the Fall 2025 semester.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13403/kfc-foundation-scholarships
Connex Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 10, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Have a history of active involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience.
B) Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16421/connex-foundation-scholarship
AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship - $5,000 – 5 Awards (Deadline: March 14, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2025 as a full-time student and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12462/ams-freshman-undergraduate-scholarship
9/11 Promise Scholarship - $15,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: March 15, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Be a child of a fallen first responder or military service member, OR a child of a first responder or military service member certified as not being able to work.
B) Be enrolled at or accepted to pursue trade, undergraduate, or graduate studies at an accredited trade school, college, or university.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26495/911-promise-scholarship
Pilot International Scholarship - $1,500 – 22 Awards (Deadline: March 17, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Pursue career goals that further Pilot International’s mission of (a) working with youth and young adults in leadership and development, (2) helping people and encouraging brain safety and health, or (3) caring for families during times of need.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26103/pilot-international-scholarship
Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: April 1, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
A) Be in high school, college, or university.
B) Be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16242/he_parts_express_scholarship
This award is open to graduating students who exhibit a love of learning and embody the qualities of optimism, determination, and courage. The funds can be utilized to support your educational goals per your post-graduate plan up to $1,500.
Examples of Funding include:
Purchase of an instrument for a student who is studying music therapy.
Purchase of a camera for a student starting a photography business.
Coverage of new business startup costs for a student starting a business.
Purchase of tools for students entering a plumbing, electrician, or carpentry field.
Purchase of textbooks for a CPR certification course for an aspiring EMT.
If you are enrolled in an Experience and would like to learn more about the Norma McGarr Real World Learning Award, click here.
WTS 2025 Scholarship
WTS 2025 Scholarship
WTS-NH is calling all students currently enrolled in a NH High School to apply for their undergraduate scholarship!
Students must:
Be studying science, technology, engineering, math, or other sustainability-related majors.
Considering a career in a transportation- or sustainability-related field.
Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applications are due January 4th. Click here for more information.
NH Charitable Foundation 2024-2025 Scholarships
NH Charitable Foundation 2024-2025 Scholarships
Each year, the Foundation awards more than $7 million in scholarships to New Hampshire students pursuing two- or four-year college degrees, certificates or professional licenses.
Applications open January 15, 2024, and are available online at www.nhcf.org/scholarships.
Public: 2024-2025 Scholarship Flyer.pdfThe Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year merit scholarship that students may use for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2025 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Scholarship recipients may use the award to pursue any academic major. Click here for more details!
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for permanent residents of New England states with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities. Students must be entering or returning students at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program full-time. Click here for financial requirements and funding details!
Pursuing a Career in Hospitality or Tourism?
Pursuing a Career in Hospitality or Tourism?
Visit https://www.nhlra.com/scholarships/ for a variety of scholarships offered in the industry.
Pursuing a Career in Early Childhood Education?
Pursuing a Career in Early Childhood Education?
TEACH Early Childhood Scholarships are for New Hampshire residents who work at least 30 hours per week in a licensed child care program. The scholarship allows teachers to continue working while also continuing their education. Click here for more details!
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