Federal and State Grants

Grants are a type of financial aid that do not need to be repaid.

Federal Grant Programs

Federal Grants are provided to students by the Federal Government and do not need to be paid back. Students apply for these grants by completing the (FAFSA).

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Federal Pell Grants are considered a foundation of federal financial aid. A Federal Pell Grant is awarded based on each student鈥檚 financial need. Pell grants are only awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned their first bachelor鈥檚 degree. The maximum Pell Grant award is annually established by the Federal Government.

Lifetime Limit of Eligibility

A student may receive a Pell grant for no more than six scheduled awards.

FSEOG is awarded to undergraduate students who have exceptional financial need, with priority given to Federal Pell grant recipients with the lowest Student Aid Index (SAI). The annual award is up to $200 per semester, not to exceed $600 total. Awards are based on availability from an annual allocation and the UNH College of Professional Studies cannot guarantee every eligible student will receive an FSEOG award.

State Grant Programs

State Grants are provided to students based on merit, need and even areas of study by their state of residence. For more information, students should contact their state鈥檚 postsecondary or higher education commissions directly.

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The UNIQUE programs provide increased, equal access and choice for deserving, high-need New Hampshire residents seeking the benefits of postsecondary education at a New Hampshire institution.

The annual award is up to $2000 per semester and is only available during the Fall and Spring semesters. To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a New Hampshire resident
  • Must be Pell eligible with demonstrated financial need
  • Be enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate program
  • Not have a prior bachelor鈥檚 degree
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
  • Amount may change based on enrollment status at the Pell recalculation date of each semester
  • Used to help cover the gap between direct costs and grants/waivers

The annual award is up to $1750 per semester and is only available during the Fall and Spring semesters. Awards are based on available funding and the UNH College of Professional Studies cannot guarantee every eligible student will receive a UNIQUE Allocation Scholarship. To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a New Hampshire resident
  • Must be Pell eligible
  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate program
  • Not have a prior bachelor鈥檚 degree
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
  • Have the application process completed by filing the FAFSA before the deadline of January 31
  • Amount may change based on enrollment status at the Pell recalculation date of each semester

Every state operates a vocational rehabilitation program to assist people with a variety of disabilities to return to productive activity. In certain cases, a vocational rehabilitation agency will assist disabled students to meet their college expenses. New Hampshire residents may find more information at the .

Non-New Hampshire residents should contact their state agency for more information.