At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- At UNH College of Professional Studies, the Endowment route lists up to $2,000 per semester and Allocation up to $1,750 per semester, fall/spring only. Enrollment recalculation and available funding affect amounts; do not apply these campus figures statewide.As of Oct 16, 2026 · University of New Hampshire ↗
- Income / financial rules
- Both campus UNIQUE routes require Pell eligibility. Endowment also explicitly requires demonstrated need and fills the gap between direct costs and grants/waivers; there is no published fixed household-income cap here.As of Oct 16, 2026 · University of New Hampshire ↗
- Who to check first
- Be a New Hampshire resident in an undergraduate programme, with no prior bachelor’s degree and satisfactory academic progress. Endowment specifically requires at least half-time enrollment.As of Oct 16, 2026 · University of New Hampshire ↗
- Application timing
- UNIQUE Allocation requires FAFSA before January 31; the page does not attach a year to that recurring date or establish the same date for Endowment. Confirm the applicable cycle with UNH CPS.As of Oct 16, 2026 · University of New Hampshire ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1File the correct-year FAFSA and ask UNH CPS to consider the appropriate UNIQUE branch. Complete the Allocation FAFSA process before the annual January 31 deadline.As of Oct 16, 2026 · University of New Hampshire ↗
- 2Have the campus confirm remaining direct costs, other grants/waivers and enrollment at its Pell recalculation date. Ask for the actual Endowment/Allocation award rather than adding both maxima to a cost plan.As of Oct 16, 2026 · University of New Hampshire ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
At UNH College of Professional Studies, the Endowment route lists up to $2,000 per semester and Allocation up to $1,750 per semester, fall/spring only. Enrollment recalculation and available funding affect amounts; do not apply these campus figures statewide.
Is there an income limit?
Both campus UNIQUE routes require Pell eligibility. Endowment also explicitly requires demonstrated need and fills the gap between direct costs and grants/waivers; there is no published fixed household-income cap here.
When should I apply?
UNIQUE Allocation requires FAFSA before January 31; the page does not attach a year to that recurring date or establish the same date for Endowment. Confirm the applicable cycle with UNH CPS.
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