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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 1 2 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 3 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 4 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. 5 M AP OF 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 6 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 7 C HESTER C OLLEGE Chester OF N EW E NGLAND Types of Programs Degrees Offered Creative Arts Liberal Arts Bachelor’s Degree Programs of Study • • • • • • 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 8 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. 9 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 10 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. 11 D ANIEL W EBSTER C OLLEGE Nashua and Portsmouth Types of Programs • • • • • • • • 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 12 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 • • • • • • 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). 13 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 14 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. 15 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 • • • • 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 16 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. 17 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 18 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 19 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 20 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. 21 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 • • • • • • • • • 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 22 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 • • • • 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. 23 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 24 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. 25 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Accounting 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 26 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 • • • • Student Advising—Contact: Charles Kusselow or Kathleen Aldrich 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. 27 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 28 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. 29 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • Interior Design 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 30 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. 31 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 32 • 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 • • • • • • • • Student Advising 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. 33 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 • • • • • • • • • • 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 34 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 • • • • • • • • Student Advising—Contact: Sarah Bedingfield 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. 35 N EW H AMPSHIRE I NSTITUTE Manchester OF A RT Types of Programs Degrees Offered Creative Arts Bachelor’s Degree Programs of Study • • • • • • Fine Arts 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 36 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. 37 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 38 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. 39 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 40 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. 41 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 42 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. 43 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 44 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. 45 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 46 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 • • • • 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. 47 T HOMPSON S CHOOL Durham OF 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 48 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 • • • • • 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. 49 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 50 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. 51 U NIVERSITY Manchester OF 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 52 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 • • • • • • • • 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 53 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 54 R ESOURCES FOR 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. • 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. 55 R ESOURCES FOR 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. 56