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new hampshire college information
N EW H AMPSHIRE
C OLLEGE I NFORMATION
FOR
A DULT E DUCATION G RADUATES
New Hampshire College Information for Adult Education Graduates
Information compiled by the New Hampshire Bureau of Adult Education
Design by Stefanie Curry of Lilypad Design Workshop
Printed through a grant from the Nellie Mae Foundation
Concord, NH
August, 2007
Special thanks to the Nellie Mae Foundation which provided funding for the design and printing
of New Hampshire College Information for Adult Education Graduates.
Best wishes to adult education graduates
for success in higher education.
If you have questions about this publication, please contact
Debbie Tasker (603) 271-6701 or dtasker@ed.state.nh.us
T ABLE
OF
C ONTENTS
Letter to Graduates ............................................................................................. Page 3
Thank You! ....................................................................................................... Page 4-5
Map of New Hampshire ....................................................................................... Page 6
Colleges by Degree Offered ................................................................................. Page 7
Colleges:
Chester College of New England .................................................................... Page 8-9
Colby Sawyer College .................................................................................... Page 10-11
Daniel Webster College .................................................................................. Page 12-13
Franklin Pierce University ............................................................................. Page 14-15
Granite State College ..................................................................................... Page 16-17
Hesser College ............................................................................................ Page 18-19
Keene State College ....................................................................................... Page 20-21
McIntosh College ......................................................................................... Page 22-23
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Berlin:..................................... Page 24-25
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Claremont ................................ Page 26-27
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Laconia .................................... Page 28-29
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Manchester .............................. Page 30-31
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Nashua .................................... Page 32-33
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Stratham and Portsmouth ............ Page 34-35
New Hampshire Institute of Art ........................................................................ Page 36-37
New Hampshire Technical Institute ................................................................. Page 38-39
Plymouth State University......... .................................................................... Page 40-41
Rivier College ............................................................................................. Page 42-43
Southern New Hampshire University .............................................................. Page 44-45
Springfield College ....................................................................................... Page 46-47
Thompson School of Applied Science .............................................................. Page 48-49
University of New Hampshire - Durham ........................................................... Page 50-51
University of New Hampshire - Manchester ..................................................... Page 52-53
College Terms Made Easy ..................................................................................... Page 54
Resources for College Information ....................................................................... Page 55-56
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L ETTER
TO
G RADUATES
Dear New Hampshire Adult Education Graduate,
If you have passed the GED Tests and earned a New Hampshire Certificate of High School
Equivalency or if you have completed all required credits and received an Adult High School
Diploma, this booklet, New Hampshire College Information for Adult Education Graduates, is for
you.
Congratulations on earning a high school credential! Your effort has led to an important
accomplishment.
We at the Bureau of Adult Education know that many of you plan to continue your education at the
college level. We also know that most of you have many responsibilities that leave little time to
gather college information. This booklet will give you some basic facts about the programs offered
by two-year and four-year colleges in New Hampshire. The booklet also describes other resources
you can use to find out more about making plans for college and about financial aid. Our goal is
to give you a handy reference that can help you consider college possibilities.
Reading this booklet is a good first step, but it’s only a beginning. After you identify a college
that seems like a good fit for you, please look at the college’s website to get more details. Think
of questions you need to ask. Then plan a visit to the college so you can see the location and talk
with admissions representatives.
Best wishes for much success as you continue your education.
Sincerely,
Art Ellison
Administrator
Debbie Tasker
Consultant
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T HANK Y OU !
Thank you to many people who helped make New Hampshire College Information for Adult
Education Graduates possible.
• Kathryn Dodge of the New Hampshire Postsecondary Commission who co-hosted the
New Hampshire Adult Education/College Conferences and to the participants at the
conference who helped to develop this project
• Melanie Renfrew of the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority who first suggested
the concept
• Jessica Spohn, Deepa Rao, and Silja Kallenbach of the New England Literacy Resource
Center and World Education who encouraged the project
• All of the college representatives who provided information
• Stefanie Curry of Lilypad Design Workshop who designed New Hampshire College
Information for Adult Education Graduates
• Cover photographs courtesy of: Jeff Forbes (flowers) and Cindy Ware (flags)
Important Note
The information in New Hampshire College Information for Adult Education Graduates was
provided by college representatives in spring, 2007. Details may have changed by the time you
read this booklet. There may be new contact people, changes in tuition, even changes in programs. Our intent is to give general information to help you identify the colleges that interest
you. Please check with each individual school for up-to-date information before you make any
decisions. --Debbie Tasker
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T HANK Y OU !
Special thanks to the Nellie Mae Foundation which provided funding for the design and printing
of New Hampshire College Information for Adult Education Graduates.
Based in Quincy, Massachusetts, the Nellie May Foundation is the largest philanthropy in New
England that focuses exclusively on promoting access, quality and effectiveness of education.
Established in 1998, the Foundation provides grants and other support to education programs
in New England that are designed to improve low-income and underserved students’ academic
achievement and access to higher education. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded
more then $63 million in grants and support to education programs in the region. For more
information, visit www.nmefdn.org.
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M AP
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N EW H AMPSHIRE
College Locations
College Degree Key:
CAREER = Career Training
CERT = Certificate
A = Associate’s Degree
B = Bachelor’s Degree
G/P = Graduate or Professional Degree
Berlin
Littleton
Conway
Plymouth
Lebanon
Laconia
New London
Claremont
Rochester
Dover
Concord
Durham
Portsmouth
Manchester
Keene
Stratham
Chester
Salem
Rindge
Nashua
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C OLLEGES B Y D EGREE O FFERED
Colleges (see Key on Page 6):
Chester College of New England - Chester: B .................................................... Page 8-9
Colby Sawyer College - New London: A, B ......................................................... Page 10-11
Daniel Webster College - Nashua, Portsmouth: CAREER, CERT, A, B, G/P ........ Page 12-13
Franklin Pierce University: CERT, A, B, G/P ...................................................... Page 14-15
Concord, Keene, Lebanon, Manchester, Portsmouth, Rindge
Granite State College: CERT, A, B .................................................................... Page 16-17
Berlin, Claremont, Concord, Conway, Lebanon, Littleton, Manchester,
Portsmouth, Rochester
Hesser College: CAREER, CERT, A, B ............................................................... Page 18-19
Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem
Keene State College - Keene: A, B, G/P .............................................................. Page 20-21
McIntosh College - Dover: CAREER, CERT, A ................................................... Page 22-23
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Berlin: CAREER, CERT, A........ Page 24-25
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Claremont: CAREER, CERT, A. Page 26-27
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Laconia: CAREER, CERT, A .... Page 28-29
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Manchester: CAREER, CERT, A Page 30-31
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Nashua: CERT, A ..................... Page 32-33
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Stratham, Portsmouth: CERT, A Page 34-35
New Hampshire Institute of Art - Manchester: B ................................................. Page 36-37
New Hampshire Technical Institute - Concord: CAREER, CERT, A ..................... Page 38-39
Plymouth State University - Plymouth: CAREER, CERT, B......... ........................ Page 40-41
Rivier College - Nashua: CERT, A, B, G/P ......................................................... Page 42-43
Southern New Hampshire University: CAREER, CERT, A, B, G/P ....................... Page 44-45
Laconia, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, Brunswick ME
Springfield College - Manchester: B, G/P ........................................................... Page 46-47
Thompson School of Applied Science - UNH Durham: CERT, A .......................... Page 48-49
University of New Hampshire - Durham: CERT, A, B, G/P ................................. Page 50-51
University of New Hampshire - Manchester: CERT, A, B, G/P ............................ Page 52-53
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C HESTER C OLLEGE
Chester
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N EW E NGLAND
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Creative Arts
Liberal Arts
Bachelor’s Degree
Programs of Study
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Creative Writing
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Interdisciplinary Arts
Photography and Media Arts
Professional Writing
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ........................................................$640/FT and $445/CE
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ................................................................................$15,400
Cost Books/Supplies: ...................................................................................$350/semester
Available Financial Aid: Admissions Office offers some merit based scholarships. For
need-based aid, applicants are required to fill out FASFA (College Code 004733).
Financial Aid Contact: Jason Graves, Director of Financial Aid; Phone: 887-7404;
E-mail: jgraves@chestercollege.edu
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Chester College of New England
40 Chester Street
Chester, NH 03036
Website: www.chestercollege.edu
Phone: (603) 887-7400
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.....................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?.....................................................Yes
Require SAT?..................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................5%
Admissions Contact: Pamela Adie, Director of Admissions; Phone: (603) 8877400; E-mail: admissions@chestercollege.edu
Other Entrance Requirements
High School Transcripts or GED Test results. Portfolio is recommended.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Advising Contact: Katie Orlando, Director of Student Affairs; Phone: (603) 887-7442; E-mail: korlando@chestercollege.edu
• Career Counseling
Additional Comments
We are a small, private, four-year college; our small size allows us to provide our
students individualized interaction that is essential to those who yearn to create
and dream. Every student is special at Chester College of New England. We believe
in treating each student as an individual. You can expect an education that has
been customized to meet your unique needs and to prepare you for specific career
goals, whether you plan to enter immediately into the work force after graduation
or whether you choose to continue your education.
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C OLBY -S AWYER C OLLEGE
New London
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Creative Arts
Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Sciences
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Programs of Study
Bachelor of Arts:
• Biology
• Communication Studies
• English
• History, Society, & Culture
• Psychology
• Studio Art
Bachelor of Science:
• Business Administration
• Child Development
• Community & Environmental Studies
• Exercise & Sport Science
- Athletic Training
- Exercise Science
- Sport Management
• Nursing
Bachelor of Fine Arts:
• Graphic Design
• Studio Art
Teacher Certification is available in:
• Art Education (K-12)
• Early Childhood Education (N-3)
• English Education (5-12)
• Social Studies Education (5-12)
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): .................................................................................$935
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ................................................................................$28,010
Cost Books/Supplies: ..............................................................................................$1,700
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................80%
Available Financial Aid:
Colby-Sawyer College offers a variety of grants, scholarships and awards. We also
counsel and work with students on available loan options.
Financial Aid Contact: Ted Craigie, Director of Financial Aid; Phone:
(800) 272-1015; E-mail: cscfinaid@colby-sawyer.edu
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Colby-Sawyer College
541 Main Street
New London, NH 03257
Website: www.colby-sawyer.edu
Phone: (603) 526-3000
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.......................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?.......................................................Yes
Require SAT?...................................................................................................Yes
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:................................................................1%
(Many of our classes tend to be 8am-5pm, M-F)
Admissions Contact: Scott Magrath; Phone: (603) 526-3437; E-mail:
smagrath@colby-sawyer.edu
Other Entrance Requirements
We typically require two letters of recommendation, a writing sample, transcript,
application and standardized test scores. With that said, being a smaller school, we
also work closely with our applicants and can arrange for some substitutions.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Advising Contact: Scott Magrath; Phone: (603) 526-3437; Email: smagrath@colby-sawyer.edu
• Career Counseling
• Job Placement
• Disabilities Support—We have offered a variety of accommodations to our students
with a documented disability-extended time on tests, separate testing areas, etc.
We have learning specialists as well as professional tutors available to help our
students. Colby-Sawyer also offers a variety technological support to help our
students (Kurzweil readers, etc.). Disabilities Support Contact: Ann Chalker,
M.Ed., Learning Specialist; Phone: (603) 526-3712
Additional Comments
Being a small school we truly focus on the individual. Our professors care about the
success of our students and do everything possible to make their goals a reality.
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D ANIEL W EBSTER C OLLEGE
Nashua and Portsmouth
Types of Programs
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Degrees Offered
Technical
General Education
Business
Sciences
Project Management
Business Analyst
Web Design
Programming: Net, Linux,
Unix, Java J2EE, Security,
Cisco, Oracle, A+
Career Training
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
Programs of Study
Daniel Webster College offers a selection of classroom, online and hybrid courses to fit
anyone’s schedule. Our Continuing Studies majors are:
• BS Organizational Management
• BS Marketing Management
• BS Management and Information
Technology
• BS Organizational Leadership
• BS Software Development
• AS General Studies
• AS Business Management
Certificates available in:
• .NET
• Web Design
• Unix Programming / Systems
Administration (online)
By 2015, Daniel Webster College will be among the top quartile of small colleges in the
nation that have mastered the balance of developing today’s workforce and preparing
tomorrow’s workforce for careers in aviation, business, engineering, and information
technology.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): .................................................................................$268
Cost Books/Supplies: .......................................................................Costs vary per course
Available Financial Aid: Federal Financial Aid
Financial Aid Contact: (603) 577-6590
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Daniel Webster College
20 University Drive
Nashua, NH 03063
Website: www.dwc.edu
Phone: (866) 458-7525
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?...........................................................................................No
Admissions Contact: Graduate and Continuing Studies: (603) 577-6500
Other Entrance Requirements
Day programs at Daniel Webster College do require the SAT along with other entrance
requirements. For information about these requirements please contact day admissions
at (603) 577-6600.
Student Services
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Student Advising—Advising Contact: (603) 577-6500
Disabilities Support—Disabilities Support Contact: (603) 577-6610
Career Counseling
Job Placement
Online Writing Lab
Math and Science Center
Additional Comments
Daniel Webster College offers flexible schedules to accommodate adult students.
Please contact one of our Admissions Specialists to get started: (866) 458-7525.
Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
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F RANKLIN P IERCE C OLLEGE
Concord, Keene, Lebanon, Manchester, Portsmouth (Online), Rindge
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
General Education
Business
Liberal Arts
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
Programs of Study
• The Division of GPS at Franklin Pierce offers Certificates in Accounting, Global
Business, Human Services, Information Technology, Paralegal.
• Associate of Arts degrees are available in Accounting, Criminal Justice, General
Studies, Human Services, Management and Marketing. Bachelor of Science degrees
are offered in Accounting/Finance, Computer Information Technology, General
Studies, Management, Marketing and Nursing.
• Bachelor of Arts degrees are available in American Studies, Computer Information
Technology, Criminal Justice and Human Services.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): Undergrad $257 hybrid and in-class, $295 100%
online, MBA, MSITM and MEd inclass and hybrid $478, 100% on line MBA, MSITM
and MEd $517, DPT $8,505 per term DA $688 per credit.
Cost Books/Supplies: $100-300 per course
Available Financial Aid: Company Reimbursement, Company/Agency Third Party
Billing, Veterans, VA-VOC-REHAB, Scholarships, Federal Pell Grants, NH Charitable
Foundation, Stafford Loans, Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students PLUS, Teachers
for NH.
Financial Aid Contact: Kenneth Ferreira at the Rindge campus
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Franklin Pierce University
20 College Road
Rindge, NH 03461
Website: www.fpc.edu
Phone: (603) 899-4000
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?...........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................50%
Admissions Contact: Call (800) 437-0048 within the United States,
E-mail: ADMISSIONS@fpc.edu
Other Entrance Requirements
None.
Student Services
• Student Advising
• Disabilities Support—We offer some limited services such as extra time to take
tests, use of electronic equipment such as tape recorders, and some tutorial services may be available. All campuses are handicapped accessible; Disabilities
Support Contact: Patricia Moore at the Rindge campus
• Career Counseling
Additional Comments
We know where you are coming from and we are here to help you become the person
you want to be. We want to encourage and support you and want you to “make a place
for yourself” at Franklin Pierce University. Our statement of Academic Ambition
is, Franklin Pierce College: A dynamic teaching and learning community, creating
passion for academic excellence and civic engagement.
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G RANITE S TATE C OLLEGE
Berlin, Claremont, Concord, Conway, Lebanon, Littleton,
Manchester, Portsmouth, Rochester
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Behavioral Science
Business Management
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Education: Post-Baccalaureate
Liberal Arts
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Programs of Study
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Associate in Arts: General Studies
Associate in Science: Behavioral Science, Business, Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Science: Applied Technology, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice,
Early Childhood Education, Business Management, Self Design
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................................................$222
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ....................................................................................$5,523
Cost Books/Supplies: ...........................................................................$75-100 per course
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid.............................................Over 60%
Available Financial Aid: Federal Financial Aid including grants and loans; state and
institutional sources; some regional and local assistance sources. Students taking a single
course per term (4 credits) are eligible at half time level. Eight credits is considered full
time for Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
Financial Aid Contact: Kevin Piotrowski, (603) 513-1327,
kevin.piotrowski@granite.edu
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Granite State College
8 Old Suncook Road
Concord, NH 03301
Website: www.granite.edu
Phone: (888) 228-3000
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................97%
Admissions Contact: Ruth Nawn, Associate Director of Admissions; Phone:
(603) 513-1320; E-mail: ruth.nawn@granite.edu
Other Entrance Requirements
Degree Application, Admission Essay.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Advising Contact: Learner Services Coordinator at each
center.
• Disabilities Support—Accommodations are made for students with documented
disabilities. Contact: Tessa McDonnell, Dean of Learner Services; Phone: (603)
513-1308 or (888) 228-3000, ext. 308; E-mail: tessa.mcdonnell@granite.edu
• Each center has an Academic Resources Coordinator to support students needing
assistance in transitioning to an academic environment. Center librarians also assist
with information literacy and access to our virtual library and other resources. While
there is no career counselor, the college offers a course on career development and
life planning and a computerized career planning program called “Choices”.
Additional Comments
Each student has personal advising and academic support services through the Learner
Services Coordinators located at each center and online. You learn in classes with
other adults, and with faculty who are practitioners in their field as well as holding
academic credentials. Our courses, degree programs, prior learning options, student
and academic services are all designed and delivered statewide and online.
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H ESSER C OLLEGE
Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth & Salem
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Creative Arts
Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Sciences
Career Training
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Programs of Study
Career focused degree and diploma programs.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Available Financial Aid: FAFSA, Public & Private
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid: Almost all
Financial Aid Contact: Ralph Wade
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Hesser College
3 Sundial Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
Website: www.hesser.edu
Phone: (603) 668-6660
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................60%
Admissions Contact: Mike Sudderth
Other Entrance Requirements
None.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Advising Contact: Jennifer Landon, Director; Phone: (603)
668-6660 (x2114); E-mail: jlandon@hesser.edu
• Career Counseling—Career Services Contact: Jennifer Landon, Director; Phone:
(603) 668-6660 (x2114); E-mail: jlandon@hesser.edu
• Counseling Services
• Tutoring
Additional Comments
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K EENE S TATE C OLLEGE
Keene
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Creative Arts
Education
Liberal Arts
Sciences
Technical
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
Programs of Study
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Associate’s Degrees:
• Applied Computer Science
• Chemical Dependency
• General Studies
• Technology Studies
Bachelor’s Degrees:
• American Studies
• Applied Computer Science
• Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Chemistry-Physics
• Communication
• Computer Mathematics
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• English
• Environmental Studies
• Film Studies
Tuition and Financial Aid
French
General Science
Geography
Geology
Health Science
History
Individualized Major
Journalism
Management
Mathematics
Mathematics-Physics
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Physical Education
Physical Science
Psychology
Safety Studies
Social Science
Sociology
Spanish
Technology Studies
Theatre & Dance
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................................................$240
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ................................................................$2,890/per semester
Cost Books/Supplies: .............................................................................$400 per semester
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................70%
Available Financial Aid: Need-based federal financial aid
Financial Aid Contact: Carol Stanmore
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Keene State College
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435-2604
Website: www.keene.edu
Phone: (603) 358-2276
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?...........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................24%
Admissions Contact: Bertrand Poirier
Other Entrance Requirements
None.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Contact: Bertrand Poirier
• Disabilities Support—We provide support for mild to moderate learning disabilities only, and for students with physical impairments. Contact: Jane Warner
• Career Counseling
• Job Placement
Additional Comments
The ALEAP (Adult Learner Entrance Assistance Program) is available to assist adult
students in formulating their educational goals while making sure that they understand
the objectives and requirements of a liberal arts and professional degree. For more
information contact us at:E-mail: admissions@keene.edu; Phone: (603) 358-2276 or
(800) 572-1909.
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M C I NTOSH C OLLEGE
Dover
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Creative Arts
Nursing
Career Training
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Programs of Study
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Business Management
Criminal Justice
Graphic Design
Fashion Merchandising
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Paralegal Studies
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Professional Photography
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................................................$433
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: .................................................................................$26,500
Cost Books/Supplies: ..............................................................................................$2,000
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................95%
Available Financial Aid: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), State Grant, Federal Stafford, Federal Parent Loan
for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Federal Work Study (FWS), Private Loans,
Alternative Loans, Scholarship Opportunities
Financial Aid Contact: Jason LaBonte
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Website:
www.mcintoshcollege.edu/continuingeducation.asp
McIntosh College
23 Cataract Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
Phone: (866) 422-6700
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................60%
Admissions Contact: Robert Keech
Other Entrance Requirements
Personal interview and tour with admissions representative.
Student Services
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Student Advising—Contact: Ken Munger
Disabilities Support—Contact: Rebecca Mars
Career Counseling
Job Placement
Additional Comments
McIntosh College is a career-oriented college geared towards providing training for
those who wish to pursue their goals of a particular career.
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N EW H AMPSHIRE C OMMUNITY T ECHNICAL C OLLEGE
Berlin
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Education
Arts and Sciences
Allied Health
Technical
Career Training
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Programs of Study
Associate Degrees:
• Accounting
• Automotive Technology
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• General Studies
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• Liberal Arts
• Mobile Equipment Technology
• Nursing
• Office Management, Administrative, &
Medical
• Environmental Science
• Geographic Information Systems
• Surveying Technology
• Teacher Preparation
Additional Certificates:
• Career and Technical Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Food Service Production
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Transcription
• Special Education
Training programs:
• Licensed Nursing Assistant
• Tractor Trailer Driver
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................................................$164
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: .........................................................Approx. $6,000 per year
Cost Books/Supplies: ................................................................................$1,000 per year
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................85%
Available Financial Aid: Federal Grants and Loans, Federal Work Study,
Scholarships, Other sources (Veteran’s assistance; War Orphan Benefits; National
Guard, etc.)
Financial Aid Contact: Jacqueline Catello
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NH Community Technical College
2020 Riverside Drive
Berlin, NH 03570
Website: www.berlin.nhctc.edu
Phone: (603) 752-1113
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..................................................Approx. 50%
Admissions Contact: Mark Desmarais
Other Entrance Requirements
None.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Contact: Emily Elliott
• Disabilities Support—Multi-faceted services to provide equal educational
access, opportunities and experiences to all students. The services available
vary according to the needs of the student. Some examples include workshops,
tutoring, note-takers, untimed exams. Contact: Kathy Sosny
Additional Comments
We welcome adult/non-traditional students and have found that we are a good fit for
those who have been away from the classroom for a few, or several years.
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N EW H AMPSHIRE C OMMUNITY T ECHNICAL C OLLEGE
Claremont
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Technical
Career Training
Professional Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Diploma
Programs of Study
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Adventure Recreation and Management
Business Computer Management
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
General Studies
Human Services
Machine Tool Technology
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Respiratory Therapy
Restaurant Management
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................................................$164
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: .....................................................................................Varies
Cost Books/Supplies: ............................................................................$300-900 per year
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................80%
Available Financial Aid: Grants, scholarships, loans and work study.
Financial Aid Contact: Julia Dower, Financial Aid Officer
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Website: www.claremont.nhctc.edu
NH Community Technical College
One College Drive
Claremont, NH 03743
Phone: (603) 542-7744
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................85%
Admissions Contact: Charles Kusselow or Kathleen Aldrich
Other Entrance Requirements
Each program may have specific admission requirements. Please see our online
catalog on our website at www.claremont.nhctc.edu.
Student Services
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Disabilities Support—Contact: Carole Schuschu
Career Counseling
Department of Instructional Services—Contact: Bean Doran
Additional Comments
We care about our students and work hard to help each person reach his/her potential
and achieve success. We are a student-centered college that keeps our students as our
number one priority.
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N EW H AMPSHIRE C OMMUNITY T ECHNICAL C OLLEGE
Laconia
Degrees Offered
Types of Programs
Technical
General Education
Business
Nursing
Career Training
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Creative Arts
Liberal Arts
Education
Programs of Study
Associate Degrees:
• Accounting—Concentrations in:
- Business
- Computer Applications
- Hospitality
• Automotive Service Education Program
(ASEP GM)
• Business Management
• Computer Technologies
• Computer Technologies—Concentration
in Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Power & Control Technologies
• Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance
• Energy Services & Technology
• Fine Arts
• Fire Investigation
• Fire Protection
• Fire Science
• General Studies
• Graphic Design & Printing Technology
• Human Services
• Liberal Arts
• Lodging & Conference Management
• Marine Technology
• Nursing
• Office Technology Management—Concentrations in:
- Administrative Office
- Medical Office
• Restaurant Management
• Teacher Preparation
Certificates:
• Accounting
• Administrative Office Assistant
• Application Developer
• Associate Teacher
• Baking and Pastry
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Business Management
Camera/Photo Stripping
Career & Technical Education
Commercial Construction Wiring
Database Administrator
Early Childhood Education Advanced
Electrical Power & Control Technologies
Electronic Publishing
Electrical Systems Installation & Maintenance
Energy Services & Technology
Fire Investigation
Fire Protection
Fire Science
Gerontology
Graphic Design
Health Unit Coordinator
Human Services
Industrial Construction Wiring
Institutional Foodservice
Lead Teacher
Liberal Arts
Lodging & Conference Management
Marine Technology
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Transcription
National Electrical Code Interpretation
Network Administrator
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Personal Computer Applications
Personal Computer Systems Manager
Press Operations
Printing Management
Residential Construction Wiring
Restaurant Management
Technologies for Education
Professional Certificates
• Graphic Design
• Printing Technology
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NH Community Technical College
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
Website: www.laconia.nhctc.edu
Phone: (603) 524-3207
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ..............................................................................$164
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ...........................................................................Variable
Cost Books/Supplies: .........................................................................................$340
Available Financial Aid: Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG Programs, Governor’s Success
Grants, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program, Project Renew Grant,
Federal Perkins Loan, Stafford Student Loan Program, Federal Parent Loan Program,
Federal Work-Study, Numerous Scholarships.
Financial Aid Contact: Sue Jacobs, Director
Admissions
Accept GED Students?............................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?..........................................................Yes
Require SAT?...........................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?................................................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:.................................................................60%
Admissions Contact: Wayne Fraser
Other Entrance Requirements
There are program-specific entrance requirements. Please visit www.laconia.nhctc.
edu.
Student Services
• Student Advising
• Disabilities Support—Tutoring, Time Management, Assessment of Learning Styles,
Dragon, Reading Specialist, Additional services per student needs. Contact: Maureen
Baldwin
Additional Comments
NHCTC-Laconia has a long history of serving the needs of the adult learner. Small
classes, personal attention from faculty, and strong placement after graduation are all
part of our rich history of service.
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N EW H AMPSHIRE C OMMUNITY T ECHNICAL C OLLEGE
Manchester
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Creative Arts
Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Sciences
Technical
Career Training
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Programs of Study
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Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Automotive Technology
Building Construction Technology
Computer Science
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Apprentice
Exercise Science
General Studies
Graphic Design
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Human Services
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Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts/American Studies
Liberal Arts/Business
Liberal Arts/Teacher Preparation
Management
Marketing
Medical Assistant
Medical Coding
Nursing
Phlebotomy
Welding Technology
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................................................$164
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ................................................................$2,028 per semester
Cost Books/Supplies: ............................................................................$800 per semester
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................33%
Available Financial Aid: Grants, loans and work study.
Financial Aid Contact: Stephanie Weldon
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Website: www.manchester.nhctc.edu
NH Community Technical College
1066 Front Street
Manchester, NH 03102
Phone: (603) 668-6706
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................47%
Admissions Contact: Jacquie Poirier
Other Entrance Requirements
Acceptance into the Nursing program requires the following:
1. Submit college application and official high school transcripts.
2. Must have completed high school algebra, biology, and chemistry with “C” or
better.
3. Must successfully pass the National League of Nursing Pre-Admissions Exam
with 50 or greater in the math, verbal, and science sections.
4. Must submit 2 professional references.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Contact: Marion Knedler
• Disabilities Support—Disability Support Services are available to NHCTC students
with documented disabilities through the campus coordinator of disability services.
As each student’s needs are unique, the provisions of services are designed
individually each semester. Reasonable accommodations are determined by the
nature of the disability, requirements of the curriculum or program of study,
expectations in the classroom, and the timeliness of the request. Contact: Kevin
Watson
• Career Counseling
• Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS)—Offers services to NHCTC
students that include peer and professional tutoring, computerized instruction,
workshops, disability and ESL/ESOL support services, international student
advising, career exploration, academic counseling and assessment.
• TRIO—TRIO is a federally funded grant program that provides support to students
who are either low-income, first generation college students, or students with
disabilities.
Additional Comments
NHCTC-M provides a strong support system for the NHCTC adult/non-traditional
students.
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N EW H AMPSHIRE C OMMUNITY T ECHNICAL C OLLEGE
Nashua
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Sciences
Technical
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Programs of Study
Associate Degrees:
• Automotive Technology
• Aviation Technology
• Business Administration:
- Accounting
- Computer Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Entrepreneurship
• Collision Repair Technology
• Computer Aided Drafting & Design
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Computer Science:
• Networking
• Internet/Website Design
• Programming
• Early Childhood Education
• Electronic Engineering Technology
• General Studies/General Studies—
Health
• Honda
• Human Services
• Liberal Arts/Liberal Arts—Mathematics
Concentration
• Machine Tool Technology
• Nursing
• Paralegal Studies
• Restaurant Management
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• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
• Teacher Education
• Telecommunications Networking
Certificates:
• Accounting
• CADD
• Complementary Health & Wellness
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Networking
• Early Childhood Education
• Equine Therapy
• Fiber Optics
• Human Resources Management
• Human Services
• Information Processing
• Internet Development
• Liberal Arts
• Machine Tool Technology
• Marketing
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Medical Coding
• Numerical Control Programming
• Paralegal
• Sign Language
• Small Business Management
• Spreadsheet
• Website Design
NH Community Technical College
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
Website: www.nashua.nhctc.edu
Phone: (603) 882-6923
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ..............................................................................$164
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ..................................................................$4,320 per year
Cost Books/Supplies: ..............................................................................$600 per year
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid...................................................75%
Available Financial Aid: Federal forms of financial aid
Financial Aid Contact: Christine Fall
Admissions
Accept GED Students?............................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?..........................................................Yes
Require SAT?...........................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?................................................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:............................About 33% day & 70% evening
Admissions Contact: Patricia Goodman
Other Entrance Requirements
Some of our programs have specific requirements such as Honda requires a clean
driving record. The Nursing program requires a composite score of 101 or more on the
NLN Pre-Admission Exam for RNs as well as the completion of high school chemistry,
biology, algebra, English, and two references.
Student Services and Department of Instructional Services
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Career Counseling
Disabilities Support
Drop in tutoring
Math center
Writing center
Peer tutoring
ESOL
Additional Comments
Class size is small; faculty is very supportive of students.
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N EW H AMPSHIRE C OMMUNITY T ECHNICAL C OLLEGE
Stratham and Portsmouth
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Technical
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Programs of Study
• Accounting
• Automotive Technologies (All Makes &
Toyota Partnership)
• Biotechnology
• Business Studies
• Certificates in Digital Design &
Animation, Linux, Programming
• Computer Technologies Degree
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Entrepreneurial Certificate
• Family Child Care Provider Certificate
(online)
• Finance Certificates (Personal Finance
& Corporate Finance)
• Homeland Security Certificate
• Hospitality Management
• Information Systems Technology
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Liberal Arts
Marketing Management
Medical Coding Certificate
Nursing Two-Year RN
Nursing Advanced Program for LPN to
RN
Phlebotomy Certificate
Special Education Certificate
Surgical Technology
Teacher Preparation
Veterinary Technology
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................................................$164
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ...................................................12 credits @ $164 per credit
Cost Books/Supplies: ...................................................................................$600 per year
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................25%
Comprehensive Fee: $5 per credit
Available Financial Aid: All types available, plus scholarships
Financial Aid Contact: Lauren Hughes, (603) 775-2314, lhughes@nhctc.edu
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Website:
www.stratham.nhctc.edu
Stratham Campus
277 Portsmouth Ave.
Stratham, NH 03885
Pease Center
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 772-1194
Phone: (603) 334-6306
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................60%
Admissions Contact: Laurilee Shennett (603) 775-2306, lshennett@nhctc.edu
Other Entrance Requirements
Program-Specific Requirements:
Nursing: Two Professional References; HS Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry with
a grade of C or better; National League of Nursing pre-entrance exam with scores
over 50.
Automotive Technology: Accuplacer Scores showing readiness for entry level
Math and English courses.
Surgical Technology: HS Algebra, Biology, Chemistry with a grade of C or better, Interview, 2 Professional References, Accuplacer scores showing readiness for
English Composition 1.
Veterinary Technology: HS Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Interview, 2 Professional
References. Accuplacer scores showing readiness for English Composition I and
Intermediate Algebra.
Student Services
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Disabilities Support—Contact: Sharon Cronin
Career Counseling—Contact: Erica Brown
Peer Tutoring
Transfer Counseling—Contact: Erica Brown
Single Parent Support—Contact: Carol Despres
TRIO Grant for low income, disabled, and first generation college students
Online tutorial, PLATO
Additional Comments
We are a public, two-year college, a non-profit organization, and we offer open
access to most programs.
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N EW H AMPSHIRE I NSTITUTE
Manchester
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Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Creative Arts
Bachelor’s Degree
Programs of Study
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Ceramics
Painting
Photography
Illustration
Art Education
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ..................................................................$432 per credit
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ..................................................................................$6,480
Cost Books/Supplies: .................................................................................................$600
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................80%
Available Financial Aid: FAFSA
Financial Aid Contact: Cami Czohara
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New Hampshire Institute of Art
148 Concord Street
Manchester, NH 03104
Website: www.nhia.edu
Phone: (603) 836-2575
Admissions
Accept GED Students?...............................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?..............................................Yes
Require SAT?...........................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:....................................................10%
Admissions Contact: Amanda Abbott
Other Entrance Requirements
Portfolio
Student Services
• Student Advising—Contact: Debbie Kinson
• Writing Center
Additional Comments
Part-time enrollment is available.
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N EW H AMPSHIRE T ECHNICAL I NSTITUTE
Concord
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Creative Arts
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene & Assisting
Early Childhood Education
General Education
Human Service
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Paralegal Studies
Paramedic
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Technical: Engineering Technology & Computers
Career Training
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Programs of Study
NHTI offers over 50 associate degree, certificate, diploma and professional certificate
programs. Information about all of them can be accessed at our website at
www.nhti.edu.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): .............................................$164 (plus fees that may apply)
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: .................................students pay for only the credits they take
Cost Books/Supplies: .................................................................................................$500
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid...............................approximately 60%
Available Financial Aid: All the federal programs (Pell, SEOG, Perkins Loans, Stafford
Loans, PLUS loans); some scholarships are available; see our website at www.nhti.edu
for more information.
Financial Aid Contact: Sheri Gonthier
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New Hampshire Technical Institute
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Website: www.nhti.edu
Phone: (603) 271-7130
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?............................................................................................No
Admissions Contact: Francis P. Meyer, Director of Admissions
Other Entrance Requirements
RN and dental hygiene require National League for Nursing pre-entrance exam; some
programs require an essay, some require an interview; some require professional
reference letters; most programs have course and grade requirements
Student Services
• Student Advising—Contact: varies by department; most students start with the
admissions office
• Career Counseling
• Job Placement
• Disabilities Support—Assistance with developing Reasonable Accommodation
Plans; accommodation services such as loans of equipment, tutoring, diagnostic
testing referrals, equipment to assist in academic success (see website at www.nhti.
edu under Learning Center). Contact: Beverly Boggess
Additional Comments
NHTI offers a supportive, inclusive environment; students of all ages and backgrounds
attend the College (students directly out of high school, career changers, individuals
with some college background, some without any college coursework, honors students,
those who need additional coursework to prepare for college level work, and those
in between; we offer flexible scheduling (day, evening, on-line); a payment plan is
available to assist students in paying their bills; for students who do not have the
pre-requisite coursework for their program of choice, NHTI offers developmental
coursework in math, English and sciences. A General Studies associate degree program
is available for students unsure of their program interest and/or need to take course
work to prepare for college level work.
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P LYMOUTH S TATE U NIVERSITY , F ROST S CHOOL
Plymouth
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Creative Arts
Community Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Sciences
Career Training
Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree
Programs of Study
• Business Administration (B.S.)
• Communication Studies (B.A.)
- Option in Professional Communication
- Option in Film and Media Studies
• Criminal Justice (B.A.)
- Option in Accelerated Pre-law
• Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ....................................$250/credit tuition + $78/credit fees
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: .....................................................$3,020 tuition & $866 fees
Cost Books/Supplies: .............................................................$35/credit or $950 full-time
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................75%
Available Financial Aid: All federal, state, and institutional aid including: Pell grants,
Stafford loans, other scholarships/grants, and potential aid for first generation college
students.
Financial Aid Contact: June Schlabach, Director of Financial Aid
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Plymouth State University
Frost School of Continuing &
Professional Studies
116 Speare Building, 17 High ST
Plymouth, NH 03264
Website: www.plymouth.edu/frost
Phone: (603) 535-2822
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?............................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:...............................................................10%
Admissions Contact: Gene Fahey, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Other Entrance Requirements
The SAT or ACT are normally required, unless, an applicant is a nontraditional (adult)
student and/or has evidence of academic ability, e.g., successful completion of college
coursework. If an applicant has not taken the SAT or ACT, the entire academic record
is evaluated, including the completion of college coursework.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Contact: Patrick Cate, Academic Advisor
• Career Counseling
• Disabilities Support—The PASS (Plymouth Academic Support Services) coordinates
all tutoring and accommodations for students with disabilities. Disabilities Support
Contact: Patricia Hage, Director
• Math Activities Center (tutoring)
• Reading/Writing Center
• IT Help Desk
• Librarian
Additional Comments
The Frost School of Continuing and Professional Studies is PSU’s division design
for adults who need to balance work and/or family responsibilities with school. We
offer the same high quality degree programs with our outstanding faculty, evenings,
weekends, online and in blended (partly online formats). We can help you choose
your road to success.
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R IVIER C OLLEGE
Nashua
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
General Education
Homeland Security
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Sciences
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate Degree
Graduate Certificate
Advanced Graduate Study
Programs of Study
Undergraduate Evening Programs
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
B.S. Business Administration Degree
Completion (Accelerated)
B.S. Business Administration (Accelerated)
Child/Spec. Ed.
B.A. Human Dev./Elem./Spec. Ed.
B.A. Human Dev./Interdisciplinary/Elem/
Spec. Ed.
Early Childhood Education Certificate
COMPUTER SCIENCE
B.S. Computer Science
B.S. Computer Science Degree Completion
B.S. Information Technology
B.S. Information Technology Degree
Completion
HISTORY, LAW, & POLITICAL SCIENCE
Certificate in Homeland Security &
Emergency and Disaster Management
(HSEDM) (Online)
INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES
B.A./B.S. Individualized Studies
ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS
B.A. Professional Communications
B.A. Professional Communications Degree Completion
Design Certificate
Professional Writing Certificate
Professional Communications Certificate
NURSING
A.S. Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Professional Track
B.S. Nursing, RN-BS
PSYCHOLOGY
B.A. Human Development
B.A. Psychology
EDUCATION
B.A. Human Dev./Early Child/Spec. Ed.
B.A. Human Dev./Interdisciplinary/Early
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Rivier College
420 South Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
Website: www.rivier.edu
Phone: (603) 897-8219
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ........................................Evening $266; Graduate $421
Cost Books/Supplies: .....................................................................................varies
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid...............................................80%
Available Financial Aid: Federal Financial Aid, Pell Grant, Alternative Loans
Financial Aid Contact: Valerie Patnaude
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.......................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?.......................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?..........................................................................................No
Require Another Assessment?...........................................................................Yes
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................20%
(of entire student body—traditional and continuing)
Admissions Contact: Diane Monahan and Linda Roth
Other Entrance Requirements
Recommendation Letter, Official High School Transcript/GED, Statement of
Purpose
Student Services
• Student Advising—Contact: Claudia Zent
• Career Counseling
• Disabilities Support—Physical Disability Accommodations, Learning Disability
Accommodations. Contact: Kate Ricci
• Writing and Resource Center
Additional Comments
We go out of our way to make it possible and probable for adults to be successful
returning students.
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S OUTHERN N EW H AMPSHIRE U NIVERSITY
Laconia, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, Brunswick, ME
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Culinary Studies
Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Career Training
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
Programs of Study
Bachelor of Science in:
Accounting
Accounting/Finance
Accounting/Information Systems
Business Administration
Business Education
Business Studies
Finance/Economics
Information Technology
International Business
Marketing
Technical Management
Associate in Science in:
Accounting
Business Administration
Information Technology
Marketing
Associate in Art in:
Liberal Arts
Certificate Programs:
Accounting
Business Information Systems
Human Resource Management
Web Development
Bachelor of Art in:
Child Development
Communication
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English Language & Literature
English Teacher Education
General Studies in Education
Psychology
Social Science
Social Studies Teacher Education
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Southern NH University
2500 North River Road
Manchester, NH 03106
Website: www.snhu.edu
Phone: (603) 645-SNHU
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................UG $269 and Grad $478
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ................................................depends on UG versus Grad
Cost Books/Supplies: ....................................................................$200-300 per term
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid...............................................51%
Available Financial Aid: FSEOG, Pell Grant, SSIG, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan,
Plus Loans, Various academic and need based scholarships.
Financial Aid Contact: Louisa Martin
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.......................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?.......................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?.........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................65%
Admissions Contact: Sandra Clark, Inquiry Management
Other Entrance Requirements
None.
Student Services
• Student Advising—Contact: Brandi Biagiotti, Assistant Director, Manchester
Center
• Career Counseling
• Job Placement
• Disabilities Support—Section 504 Compliance, ADA Compliance; Contact: Ms.
Hyla Jaffe
Additional Comments
Whether you are a first-time college student or returning to class after many years,
you will find that Southern New Hampshire University is the place to realize your
academic potential. We have 5 satellite centers and online classes to fit your busy
lifestyle. Learn more about us at www.snhu.edu.
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S PRINGFIELD C OLLEGE
Manchester, NH; San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Charleston, SC; Los Angeles, CA;
Springfield, MA; St. Johnsbury, VT; Willmington, DE; Milwakee, WI; Tampa, FL
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Human Services
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
Programs of Study
Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Services & Addictions Counseling
Master’s Degrees in Human Services Management & Organizational Leadership or
Mental Health Counseling
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ..............................................................BS $333, MS $454
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ................................................................................per credit
Cost Books/Supplies: ............................................................................$300 per semester
Available Financial Aid: FAFSA, Springfield College scholarships, NH Vocational
Rehabilitation
Financial Aid Contact: Donna Yarrington
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Website: www.springfieldcollege.edu
Springfield College
500 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 666-5700
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................No
Require Accuplacer?...........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:.............................................................100%
Admissions Contact: Marie Blanchard
Other Entrance Requirements
Bachelor of Science: Application, current resume, proof of high school diploma or
GED, official transcripts from ALL other schools attended, admissions interview,
writing assessment
Master of Science: Application, current resume, 5 years experience in human services,
admissions interview, official transcripts from ALL other schools attended, typed
personal statement, letter of reference
Student Services
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Student Advising—Contact: Liz Russell or Donna Yarrington
Job Placement
Career Counseling
Disabilities Support—As needed by students, most often sign language
interpreters; Contact: Donna Yarrington
Additional Comments
Springfield College School of Human Services is specifically designed to meet the
needs of the non-traditional adult learner. We offer weekend classes and our programs
can be completed in as little as sixteen months.
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T HOMPSON S CHOOL
Durham
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A PPLIED S CIENCE - UNH
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Sciences
Technical
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Programs of Study
• Applied Animal Science: Small Animal Care, Equine Mgmt, Dairy Management
• Applied Business Management
• Civil Technology: Architectural Technology, Construction Mgmt., Surveying and
Mapping
• Community Leadership
• Food Services Management: Dietetic Technician, Restaurant Mgmt, and coming in
the Fall of 2008, Culinary Arts
• Forest Technology
• Horticultural Technology: Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Operations
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ............................................................$251 (1-22 credits)
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ................................................................................$10,401
Cost Books/Supplies: ..............................................................................................$3,000
Available Financial Aid: FAFSA form should be used when applying for financial
aid. There are merit scholarships available within each of the schools as well as
through Admissions
Financial Aid Contact: (603) 862-3600
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Thompson School of Applied Science
- UNH (Durham)
Website: www.unh.edu/tsas
Phone: (603) 862-1025
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?....................................................................................................Yes
Require Accuplacer?...........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:...............................................................20%
Admissions Contact: Deb Pack
Other Entrance Requirements
Two years of College Prep Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry or Algebra 1 and 2) for
all programs. Two years College Prep Science for Horticultural Technology, Animal
Science, Dietetic Technician, Civil Technology and Forest Technology (one of them
being Biology with a lab).
Student Services
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Student Advising—Contact: Jen Langdon
Job Placement
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills
Disabilities Support—Please see Disability Services for Students on the UNH
website (www.unh.edu). Contact: (603) 862-2607
Additional Comments
Small classes and hands-on learning environment with many classes.
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U NIVERSITY
Durham
OF
N EW H AMPSHIRE
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Creative Arts
Education
Engineering
General Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Sciences
Technical
Other Health-Related Programs
Certificate
Associate’s in Applied Science Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
Programs of Study
UNH offers 100 major programs. Visit our online undergraduate catalog at
www.undergradcat.unh.edu.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ..................$251/credit (continuing education 2006-07 rate)
Cost Full-Time Enrollment (2006-07 tuition & fees): .............................................$10,401
Cost Books/Supplies: ................................................................................$3,000 per year
Percentage of Students Who Receive Financial Aid....................................................70%
Available Financial Aid: Visit www.unh.edu/financial-aid. Need-based aid is available
in the form of grants, loans, and work study. March 1 deadline for receipt of Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form by the federal processor.
Financial Aid Contact: Financial Aid Office, (603) 862-3600
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UNH Admissions
4 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
Website: www.unh.edu
Phone: (603) 862-1360
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................Yes
Require Accuplacer?...........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:............................................................8-10%
Admissions Contact: Sharen Gibadlo
Other Entrance Requirements
Consult Admissions website for admissions criteria: www.unh.edu/admissions. We
waive SAT requirement upon written request for students out of high school four or
more years.
Student Services
• Student Advising
• Disabilities Support—Disability Services for students provides UNH students
with documented disabilities accommodations, academic services, and auxiliary
aids necessary to promote equal access to the classroom as mandated by Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990. Contact: Disability Services for Students Office, www.unh.edu/
disabilityservices, (603) 862-2607
• Career Counseling
• Center for Academic Resources—Offers a wide range of academic support services
to all undergraduate students enrolled in at least one course at UNH in Durham.
Visit www.cfar.unh.edu
Additional Comments
As the state’s flagship public university, UNH is committed to providing access to
degree programs at our main campus in Durham and at our urban campus in Manchester.
We are student centered, so don’t be put off by our size. Admission criteria varies for
associate and bachelor degrees. The Admissions Office will work with students to
develop an individual admission plan, which may include completing coursework at
one of the state’s community technical colleges.
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U NIVERSITY
Manchester
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N EW H AMPSHIRE
Types of Programs
Degrees Offered
Business
Education
General Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Certificate
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
Programs of Study
Credit Certificate Programs:
• Communication Skills for Managers
• Business & Accounting Skills for Managers
• Human Behavior Studies
Bachelor of Arts with majors in:
• Business
• Communication Arts
• English
• History
• Humanities
• Politics and Society
• Psychology
• Undeclared
Associate in Arts, concentrations in:
• General Studies
Associate in Science, with concentrations in:
• Biological Sciences
• Business Administration
Bachelor of Science with majors in:
• Computer Information Systems
• Engineering Technology
• Nursing - RNBP
• Sign Language Interpretation
Applied Associate’s in Science
• Community Leadership
Tuition and Financial Aid
Cost Per Credit (NH Resident): ................................................................................$316
Cost Full-Time Enrollment: ....................................................................................$7,580
Cost Books/Supplies: ................................................................................$1,000 per year
Available Financial Aid: Visit www.unhm.unh.edu/financial-aid
Financial Aid Contact: Jodi Abad
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UNH Manchester
400 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Website: www.unhm/unh.edu
Phone: (603) 641-4321
Admissions
Accept GED Students?.........................................................................................Yes
Accept Adult High School Diploma Students?........................................................Yes
Require SAT?.....................................................................................................Yes
Require Accuplacer?...........................................................................................No
Percentage of Adult Returning Students:..............................................................45%
Admissions Contact: Derek Johnson, (603) 641-4150, E-mail:
unhm.admissions@unh.edu
Other Entrance Requirements
None.
Student Services
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Student Advising—Contact: Carol Swiech
Disabilities Support—Contact: Joy Breeden
Career Counseling—Contact: Coleen Bolton
Center for Academic Enrichment—We help underprepared students prepare,
prepared students advance, and advanced students excel.
ESOL Summer Program
UNH Manchester Library
Bookstore
Academic Computing
Additional Comments
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C OLLEGE T ERMS M ADE E ASY
Matriculated: This word looks scary but simply means that you are accepted into a program
and are working toward a degree, certificate, or diploma.
Pre-requisite: A course that lists a pre-requisite course is stating that you must take another
course prior to this one. For example, at some colleges you cannot take College Composition
2 until you have successfully completed College Composition 1.
Co-requisite: These two classes should be taken at the same time.
Associate’s Degree: This is a two-year College degree. Associate degree programs have at
least 64 credits. This is the degree that NHCTC offers. Many two-year colleges offer the
Associate’s degree.
Bachelor’s Degree: This is a four-year degree earned in College. Bachelor’s degree programs
consist of at least 120 credits. Often students can transfer credits earned in an Associate’s
degree toward a Bachelor’s degree.
Graduate student: Any student working on a degree after receiving a Bachelor’s degree.
Certificate: Certificates are granted to show that you meet certain requirements in a career
field. You may be able to transfer credits earned in a certificate program toward an Associate’s
degree.
Transcript: An official copy of classes taken and/or completed. These are only official if they
are in a sealed (unopened) envelope.
GPA: Grade point average. This is an average of the grades you have received.
Elective: This word is used when you may make a course selection within a range of offered
classes. There are general rules that apply when choosing an elective class.
Semester: A semester is a period of time during which a class meets. For example, you may be
able to register for classes during fall and spring semesters. Check the calendar for the college
you plan to attend.
Pell Grant: A Government based grant that does not need to be paid back!
Stafford Loan: These are Government based loans that do need to be paid back.
Adapted from information provided by Laurilee Shennett, NHCTC-Stratham
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C OLLEGE I NFORMATION
The NHHEAF Network
The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) offers information
and help with planning for college and with information about financial aid.
• Look at the NHHEAF website www.nhheaf.org
• You can select the Student section, then select Nontraditional to find information directed
at adult learners.
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The NHHEAF Network Center for College Planning in Concord can provide free
counseling to help with college planning for adults as well as high school students.
• The NHHEAF website says: “Feel free to contact us with your questions or concerns
-- we’re happy to help. Give us a call or send us an e-mail and we’ll help you get
started on the road to higher education.”
• Contact NHHEAF at (603) 225-6612 or (800) 525-2577
New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
The NH Postsecondary Education Commission is a state agency that approves colleges and
licenses career schools that are located in New Hampshire. The Commission also oversees
certain state financial aid programs and approves programs for veterans using their educational
benefits.
• View NH Postsecondary Education Commission website at www.nh.gov/postsecondary.
You can click on Institution Directories that list the following:
- Colleges and Universities Approved to Operate in NH
- Career Schools Approved to Operate in NH
• You can also find information about special NH financial aid programs.
• Also, notice warnings about being sure schools are accredited and not “diploma mills”
that take advantage of students.
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C OLLEGE I NFORMATION ( CONTINUED )
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The Foundation awards college scholarships and loans. The Foundation’s statement,
below, explains that some of the scholarships go to adult learners.
“While most of our scholarships and loans are awarded to what many of
us think of as ‘traditional’ students entering college, already in college, or
pursuing a graduate degree; the Foundation is continually looking for new
ways to deliver scholarship services to less traditional types of students.
Adults returning to school or exploring training opportunities comprise a
significant (and growing) category of our scholarship and loan awards.”
• The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation website is at www.nhcf.org
• Click on “Student Aid” and scroll down to this section:
Adult Student Aid Program
This page shows awards for New Hampshire adults who are pursuing undergraduate
education or training programs. You can print out an application.
College for Adults Website
www.collegeforadults.org
• This website was designed to help adults who are first time college-goers plan for
college.
• The site will help you walk through the application process, find money to pay
for college classes, and even provide you with resources to help you prepare for
college-level work.
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