ACE Program Reduces Costs for College for Eligible NH Residents Attending the University System of NH Institutions
The University System of New Hampshire is working to break down barriers for the neediest state residents who want to attend one of our four institutions - the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, Keene State College, or Granite State College.
The Affordable College Effort (ACE) is for full time undergraduate students who started college within a year of graduating from high school and for whom the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is $1,000 or less. Eligible students at USNH institutions will receive up to $3,000 in grant aid per year (note: award may be lower at Granite State College based on the exclusion of residential costs). Combined with other grants and financial aid options, ACE recipients can graduate with significantly lower debt levels, putting a college education within their reach.
There is no ACE application – financial aid offices use a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.
Financial aid staff will work with ACE recipients to help them graduate with as little debt as possible. For more information, contact the USNH financial aid offices.