Granite Guarantee

Granite Guarantee, tuition-free program to UNH Manchester for qualified first-year and transfer New Hampshire students

We believe every New Hampshire student deserves the opportunity to pursue college. That’s why UNH Manchester offers the Granite Guarantee, a financial aid program that covers the cost of tuition for Pell-eligible first-year and transfer students from New Hampshire.

Here's How You Qualify

You’ll automatically receive the Granite Guarantee if you meet the following criteria:

FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

  • You’re a New Hampshire resident
  • You’re entering your first year of college at UNH Manchester
  • You’re eligible for a federal Pell Grant

     

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TRANSFER STUDENTS

  • You’re a New Hampshire resident
  • You’re immediately transferring* to a bachelor’s degree program at UNH Manchester after completing an associate degree at a New Hampshire community college
  • You’re eligible for a federal Pell Grant

* New Hampshire community college December graduates must enroll at UNH Manchester for the spring term (January) and May graduates must enroll for the fall term (August) to be eligible for the Granite Guarantee.

Ready to Get Started?

No special application is needed. You’re just four steps from up to four years tuition-free.

1

APPLY TO UNH MANCHESTER

2

SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA

3

CHECK YOUR AID STATUS

4

ENROLL AT UNH MANCHESTER

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Various Dates & Times

 

Prospective students can schedule a half-hour appointment with an admissions counselor to review their transfer credits.
 

Register Online

 

Questions? We’re here to help. Contact Financial Aid at 603-641-4189 or unhm.fa@unh.edu.