Granite Guarantee

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

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.