Grants at White Mountains Community College
Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program
The Community Colleges of the Community College System of NH partner with the NH Department of Health & Human Services to offer tuition assistance to child care providers who are entering or are currently in the field of Early Care and Education. If you provide family child care, or work at least part time in a child care setting in New Hampshire, you may be eligible to receive tuition assistance for Early Childhood Education courses offered through the CCSNH.
Federal Pell Grants
This is the federal government's basic grant program. A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. For 2009-2010,the maximum Pell Grant is $5350. The amount you actually receive depends upon your Expected Family Contribution and whether you are enrolled full-time, three-quarter time, half-time or less than half-time. The funds are applied directly to your account with any excess refunded to you. Use the FAFSA to apply for a Federal Pell Grant. Students with a Bachelor's degree are not eligible.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs (FSEOG)
This is a smaller grant program funded by the federal government and the institution for the neediest students. A Supplemental Grant does not have to be repaid. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Awards range from $500-$800. We have limited funding. If you apply early, you are more likely to receive FSEOG. The funds are applied directly to your account with any excess refunded to you. Students with a Bachelor's degree are not eligible.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The Academic Competitiveness Grant is a federal grant which provides up to $750/year for first year students and up to $1300/year for second year students. Students must qualify for the Pell Grant and must have successfully completed a rigorous high school program as determined by the Secretary of Education. Second year students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to qualify. The Financial Aid Office will consider all financial aid applicants for this grant. All students who meet the qualifications will receive a grant.
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (formerly State Student Incentive Grant)
Under the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership program, offered by several states, students may receive awards ranging from $250 to $1000, depending upon the state residence. Students automatically apply for this grant by completing the FAFSA form before May 1st. Vermont students must file a separate application.
Leveraged Incentive Grant
The Leveraged Incentive Grant provides scholarship assistance on the basis of merit and/or need to full-time undergraduate students who are New Hampshire residents, have completed at least one term and are making satisfactory academic progress.
Unique Scholarship
Funding from the Community Colleges of NH Foundation. Applicants must be NH recipients and have an expected family contribution of less than or equal to $1000. FAFSA must be received by December 31, 2009.
