Best College & Education in New Hampshire — 19 resources

About College & Education for Women

Education resources for women include FAFSA-based federal aid (Pell Grants up to ~$7,000/year), the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title IX protections against sex discrimination on campus, and dedicated single-mother scholarships through the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards, and Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation. Community colleges offer low-cost two-year degrees and trade certificates, often with CCAMPIS-grant subsidized on-campus childcare. AAUW funds career development grants and fellowships for women. GED and HiSET programs run through state adult education offices, usually free. This directory covers FAFSA offices, community colleges, adult education, and women's scholarships.

College & Education in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's Circuit Court Family Division handles all family matters statewide. The Division of Child Support Services operates under DHHS. Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Dover are the largest cities. 603 Legal Aid and the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence support women, with a strong self-help website for pro se litigants.

19 Resources

1. University System of New Hampshire

University System of New Hampshire is a New Hampshire education resource helping mothers with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Contact 603-862-1234 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.

603-862-1234 · 5 Chenell Dr Suite 301, Concord, NH 03301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. University of New Hampshire — Durham

University of New Hampshire — Durham is a New Hampshire education resource helping mothers with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Phone 603-862-1234 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.

603-862-1234 · 105 Main St, Durham, NH 03824 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. UNH Manchester

UNH Manchester provides financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support for women in Manchester. Phone 603-641-4321 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.

603-641-4321 · 88 Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. NHTI — Concord Community College

NHTI — Concord Community College is a New Hampshire education resource helping mothers with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Dial 603-271-6484 for an initial conversation about your situation. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.

603-271-6484 · 31 College Dr, Concord, NH 03301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Nashua Community College

Nashua Community College provides financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support for women in Nashua. Reach the team at 603-578-8900 to schedule a screening. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.

603-578-8900 · 505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Manchester Community College

Manchester Community College is a New Hampshire education resource helping mothers with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Reach the team at 603-206-8000 to schedule a screening. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.

603-206-8000 · 1066 Front St, Manchester, NH 03102 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. NH FAFSA and Financial Aid Resources — Free

Free application for federal student aid and state scholarships for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

800-433-3243 · Online Service · Online 24/7 · Visit Website

8. NH Charitable Foundation — Scholarships — Free

NH Charitable Foundation — Scholarships is a New Hampshire education resource helping mothers with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Reach the team at 603-225-6641 to schedule a screening. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

603-225-6641 · Concord, NH · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

9. NH Adult Education and GED Programs — Free

Based in New Hampshire, NH Adult Education and GED Programs supports New Hampshire women navigating financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Dial 603-271-6699 for an initial conversation about your situation. Hours are Varies by location, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

603-271-6699 · Statewide Locations · Varies by location · Visit Website

10. FAFSA — studentaid.gov — Free

Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Apply for Pell Grants, federal loans, and work-study for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Federal Pell Grant — Free

Need-based grant of up to $7,395/year for undergraduate students. Does not need to be repaid for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. AAUW Educational Funding — Free

American Association of University Women — fellowships and grants for women pursuing degrees. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. P.E.O. International — Women's Education — Free

Multiple scholarship and loan programs supporting women pursuing higher education. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards — Free

Education grants for women who are primary financial support for their families and pursuing education. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Jeannette Rankin Foundation — Free

Scholarships for low-income women age 35+ pursuing technical/vocational training or undergraduate degrees. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Patsy Mink Education Foundation — Free

Education support and scholarships for low-income mothers pursuing post-secondary education. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. Scholarships.com — Free

Free national scholarship search engine with millions of scholarships for women, minorities, and adult learners. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

18. College Board — BigFuture — Free

Free college planning, scholarship search, and SAT prep from the College Board for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

19. Khan Academy — Free SAT Prep — Free

Free official SAT practice in partnership with the College Board for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many college & education resources are in New Hampshire?
Women's Corner tracks 19 college & education resources for women in New Hampshire.
Are college & education resources in New Hampshire free?
13 of the 19 listed college & education resources in New Hampshire are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in New Hampshire have college & education resources?
Listings span cities including Concord, Durham, Manchester, Nashua.
What are some examples of college & education resources in New Hampshire?
Featured entries include University System of New Hampshire, University of New Hampshire — Durham, UNH Manchester, NHTI — Concord Community College, Nashua Community College.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
9 of 19 New Hampshire college & education listings include phone numbers.
How do I pay for college as a single mom?
Start with FAFSA at studentaid.gov — single moms typically qualify for the maximum Pell Grant (up to $7,395/year, not repaid). Add state grants, Federal Work-Study, and scholarships specifically for single mothers (Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation, Soroptimist Live Your Dream, Jeannette Rankin Foundation). Many community colleges have Single Parent Programs with childcare, books, and emergency funds.
Can I go to college while on welfare?
Yes — TANF rules now count post-secondary education toward work requirements in most states, especially CTE/vocational programs. The CCAMPIS program funds free on-campus childcare at hundreds of colleges. SNAP students with kids under 12 qualify for SNAP E&T benefits. Tell your TANF caseworker you're enrolling — they often have hidden funds for books, transportation, and uniforms.
How do I get a GED?
GED classes are free at adult education centers, community colleges, libraries, and online through GED.com and Khan Academy. The exam costs
6–
44 depending on state, and many states waive fees for low-income test-takers. Call 211 or search 'adult education' + your state. Most centers offer free childcare during classes.
Are there scholarships specifically for women?
Yes — AAUW, P.E.O. International, Jeannette Rankin Foundation (women 35+), Society of Women Engineers, Live Your Dream Awards, and hundreds of state-specific awards target women, especially returning students and mothers. Search Fastweb and Scholarships.com filtered for 'women' and your major. Apply to many small scholarships — they're less competitive than big ones.