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CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Offered by Community College System of New Hampshire (RSA 188-F:16) · Free to apply

Under RSA 188-F:16, any New Hampshire resident under 25 who enrolls at a Community College System of New Hampshire college pays no tuition if they are the child of a firefighter or police officer who died while performing their duties. The waiver applies at all seven New Hampshire community colleges, including NHTI, Great Bay, Lakes Region, Manchester, Nashua, River Valley and White Mountains. Students request it through the financial aid office of the community college with documentation of the parent's line-of-duty death. It is set by state law, so every eligible student receives it, and grants or scholarships can then go toward fees, books and living costs.

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How hard is the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty to win?

This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.

Estimated odds: qualifying students generally receive it
Paperwork: ~1 hr to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

Fewer rivalsOpen only to New Hampshire residents
Fewer rivalsRequires a specific life circumstance
More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants

How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

Must be a resident of New Hampshire
Must attend a college in New Hampshire (the award does not travel out of state)
Open to high school seniors and current college students
For parent first responder line of duty death
Age 24 or younger

Confirm these before applying

Parent must have been a firefighter or police officer who died in the performance of duty
Must be a New Hampshire resident under 25

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What the application takes

No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.

Deadline and application cycle

The next projected deadline is June 30, 2027 (estimated). The last verified deadline has passed; the next cycle is projected from this award's usual June 30 deadline. Confirm the exact date on the official site. Ask the community college aid office for the waiver at admission.

Applications close: June 30, 2027 (estimated)

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Common questions about the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

How much is the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty worth?

The CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty awards full tuition at NH community colleges and is renewable in later years.

When is the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty deadline?

Who is eligible for the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of New Hampshire; Must attend a college in New Hampshire (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors and current college students; For parent first responder line of duty death. 1 more criteria are listed on this page.

Does the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty require an essay?

No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.

How hard is it to win the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty?

This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.

Is the CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty free to apply?

Yes. The CCSNH Tuition Waiver for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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