Community College System of New Hampshire

There are as many reasons to choose a NH Community College as there are students. Programs designed to prepare you for today’s job market. Flexibility and small classes. Affordable tuition. Transfer pathways into bachelor’s degree programs. Exceptional faculty who make your success their priority. A campus within driving distance, and activities that deliver a full college experience. To name only a few.

• NH community colleges serve over 21,000 learners annually.
• You can choose from more than 200 associate degree and certificate programs, aligned with career opportunities and transfer pathways.

Admissions counselors will help you evaluate your options and make decisions that are best for you.

Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) Military & Veteran Support Programs

The seven colleges that comprise CCSNH are all 2 Year, public colleges offering associate degree and certificate programs.

College Contacts

Great Bay CC: Sara Lang, slang@ccsnh.edu, (603) 427-7615

Lakes Region Community College: Paul Viau, pviau@ccsnh.edu, (603) 524-3207

Manchester Community College: Jessica Poznanski-Anderson, jpoznanski@ccsnh.edu, (603) 206-8123

Nashua Community College: Corrina Jordan, cjordan@ccsnh.edu, (603) 578-8915

NHTI: Elizabeth Pontacoloni, epontacoloni@ccsnh.edu, (603) 230-4000 x 4279

River Valley Community College: Tammy Carnevale, tcarnevale@ccsnh.edu, (603) 542-7744 x 5317

White Mountains Community College: Elizabeth Pontacoloni, epontacoloni@ccsnh.edu,  (603) 206-8123

All Community College System of New Hampshire Colleges:

• Offer GI Bill®-approved programs
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Are not Yellow Ribbon schools
• Offer credit for military
• Award credit for the CLEP exam

Are Community College System of New Hampshire Colleges GI Bill®-approved?

Yes, however, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Are Community College System of New Hampshire Colleges Yellow Ribbon schools?

No, however, as public institutions, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.

Do Community College System of New Hampshire Colleges offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, however, as state schools, the rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Community College System of New Hampshire Colleges' military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

CCSNH - has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are CCSNH online tuition rates for active military?

CCSNH has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Do Community College System of New Hampshire Colleges offer online degree programs?

Yes, New Hampshire community colleges currently offer online degree programs.

Are Community College System of New Hampshire Colleges approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, New Hampshire community colleges are approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs. You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.