Financial Aid in New Hampshire (2026–27)
Your FAFSA deadline, New Hampshire's grant programs, and how to get every dollar you qualify for: federal, state, and scholarships.
New Hampshire FAFSA deadline for state aid
No fixed state deadline published. Check with your school's financial aid office and file early.
The FAFSA for 2026–27 opened October 1, 2025; the federal deadline is June 30, 2027. State and school funds often run out well before deadlines, so file early either way.
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New Hampshire grant programs
Governor's Scholarship
Award for New Hampshire students who complete the FAFSA and enroll at eligible in-state schools.
Administered by New Hampshire Department of Education. Filing the FAFSA is how you're considered for most state programs.
Scholarships for New Hampshire students
Grants and federal aid have income cutoffs. Scholarships don't, and they stack on top of everything above. Award Scholar matches New Hampshirestudents with scholarships they actually qualify for (including state-specific awards) and writes the application essays. It's free.
Common questions
When is the FAFSA deadline in New Hampshire?
For 2026–27 state aid: No fixed state deadline published. Check with your school's financial aid office and file early. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2027, but state and school money often runs out far earlier, so file as soon as you can.
What grants does New Hampshire offer?
Governor's Scholarship: Award for New Hampshire students who complete the FAFSA and enroll at eligible in-state schools. You're considered for most of these automatically when you file the FAFSA as a New Hampshire resident.
How do I apply for financial aid in New Hampshire?
File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. It covers federal aid (Pell Grants, loans, work-study) and is how New Hampshire Department of Education determines state awards. Then apply to scholarships separately; they stack on top of everything else.