Statewide Student Aid Program

This is a group of awards reached through one application. Each award inside it has its own rules.

Award

Donor awards vary. Current four-year program page lists $250-$7,500 per award; the general FAQ instead lists $250-$5,000, so a uniform range is not confirmed. Renewal is fund-specific.

Deadline

For 2026-27, traditional four-year and graduate deadlines were April 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern. Listed adult/independent bachelor’s, associate and credential routes accept applications through December 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern. 2027-28 dates are not published.

How to apply

Use ScholarshipSource with personal email. Prepare essay responses, a recent transcript if enrolled within the last five years, FAFSA SAI documentation (ask staff for a non-filer alternative), and at least one recommendation received by the applicable deadline. Finalists may provide the college aid package and an additional form. Renewal/reapplication materials and conditions depend on the offer.

What you'll need

• Recommendations
• Essays

Who can apply

Generally New Hampshire residents plus specified Vermont border communities and certain graduate medical students in Massachusetts/Connecticut. Students at accredited institutions, including out-of-state/international schools, may qualify. Four-year selection includes need, merit, community/work activities; some associate/credential programs do not emphasize academic excellence. Most funds do not restrict citizenship, but the FAQ says a small number do. Donor and program restrictions vary.

Good to know

Close to $8 million for nearly 2,000 students is aggregate annual funding. Main page and FAQ conflict on individual range and whether citizenship ever matters. Main age-based four-year routes and FAQ dependent/independent wording also need applicant-specific confirmation. Current portal is open for associate/adult bachelor’s routes only; full 2027-28 questions and dates remain unpublished.

Details

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