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Every year you wait to save for college can cost more than you think.
Use our Cost of Delaying Savings Calculator to see how waiting impacts your total savings goal, and why starting early can make a big difference. Then create a clear plan to stay on track!
Get ahead of college costs. Use our free calculators!
Hey, early birds!
We’re hosting “Business Before Hours” with the Greater Concord Area Chamber of Commerce next month! Join us in our comfortable new meeting space to enjoy a light breakfast, network with community members, and learn about how we’re supporting students and the NH workforce!
Visit the Concord Chamber of Commerce website to learn more and register!
Still undecided? Perfect.
It’s not too late to think about your future. YouScience is designed for students who are still figuring it out.
Visit https://graniteedvance.org/plan-your-journey/get-our-help/ to give us a call, send us an email, or schedule your YouScience appointment today!
Visit https://graniteedvance.org/plan-your-journey/get-our-help/ to give us a call, send us an email, or schedule your YouScience appointment today!
Over 10,000 student accounts…
…were set up in Xello’s college-and-career readiness platform with 67 high schools last year. This is our second year offering Xello for free to NH schools through a partnership with the NH Department of Education, empowering students to plan for their future. Read more about our work throughout the state in our 2025 Annual Impact Report.
Getting in feels amazing. Understanding what it actually costs? Not so amazing.
Try the Award Advisor™ app! Learn more in our blog: https://graniteedvance.org/blog/awardadvisor/
Are you considering multiple schools with similar financial gaps and are still unsure how to decide between them? Make a Comparing Financial Aid offers appointment with us to review everything in detail! Want to learn more or chat with our team? Visit Graniteedvance.org/help.
Award Advisor™ is a Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) product. Lenders in the Partner Network provide product information for display in the App.
Your tax refund just hit.
Before it disappears, what if you used part of it to lower your student loan balance?
A smaller balance could mean paying less interest over time, saving you money in the long run.
Looking for other ways to save? See if our Refinance Loan is right for you. Visit GraniteEdvance.org/Refinancing to learn more.Subject to credit approval. Loans may be made by Granite Edvance or Bank of Lake Mills, Member FDIC.
A smaller balance could mean paying less interest over time, saving you money in the long run.
Looking for other ways to save? See if our Refinance Loan is right for you. Visit GraniteEdvance.org/Refinancing to learn more.Subject to credit approval. Loans may be made by Granite Edvance or Bank of Lake Mills, Member FDIC.
Submitting your college application is just one step – submitting your FAFSA is another!
You can check out all our FAFSA myths on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtdf6N01WeW56ZLO3sRTSVM3Nka3qEwF7 (YT channel link in bio!)
Have questions or need help with the FAFSA? We’re here for you! We’re here for you! Check out https://graniteedvance.org/cover-the-cost/file-your-fafsa/. You can also give us a call, send us an email, or schedule an appointment.
It’s not too late to apply to college!
While regular admission deadlines may have passed (double check just in case!) rolling admissions haven’t!
Need help finding your direction, applying to college or trade school, or figuring out how to pay for it? Call 603-227-5444, email [email protected], or make an appointment at calendly.com/graniteedvance. You can also view all our resources, events, and services at Graniteedvance.org
Need help finding your direction, applying to college or trade school, or figuring out how to pay for it? Call 603-227-5444, email [email protected], or make an appointment at calendly.com/graniteedvance. You can also view all our resources, events, and services at Graniteedvance.org
Drop-in Zoom session!
Have questions about life after high school? Join our FREE Zoom Q&A: “College & Career Planning”!
Drop in, ask anything about college searches, applications, FAFSA & financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, resumes, and more. No presentation, no pressure—just real answers and personalized guidance.
Stay for a few minutes or the whole session. Your future questions are welcome!
It’s tax season, which means you’re seeing how much student loan interest you paid last year.
If that number makes you cringe, ask yourself: Are your loans working for you or against you?
With rates shifting, refinancing could mean:
Lower interest
Lower payments
Paying off your loans faster
Not right for everyone (especially with federal benefits to consider), but tax season is a smart time to review your strategy.
See if our Refinance Loan is right for you. Visit GraniteEdvance.org/Refinancing to learn more.
Subject to credit approval. Loans may be made by Granite Edvance or Bank of Lake Mills, Member FDIC.
Confused about financial aid offers?
Try the Award Advisor™ app! Award Advisor™ is a free tool that helps students understand and compare education financing options. Read our blog to learn more: https://graniteedvance.org/blog/awardadvisor/
Are you considering multiple schools with similar financial gaps and are still unsure how to decide between them? Make a Comparing Financial Aid offers appointment with us to review everything in detail! Want to learn more or chat with our team? Visit Graniteedvance.org/help.
Award Advisor™ is a Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) product. Lenders in the Partner Network provide product information for display in the App.
Award Advisor™ is a Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) product. Lenders in the Partner Network provide product information for display in the App.
…consider putting a portion toward your student loans.
You might even explore refinancing.
Refinancing could lower your interest rate and potentially reduce your monthly payment, freeing up cash for that concert later.
Subject to credit approval. Loans may be made by Granite Edvance or Bank of Lake Mills, Member FDIC.
Sharing our story
In 2025, over 6,000 college applications were filed through 86 ApplyNH events! This annual campaign gives students dedicated time and support during the school day to work on their college and trade-school applications. Read more about our work throughout the state in our 2025 Annual Impact Report.
Haven’t filled out the FAFSA yet because of this? Fear not!
Filling out the FAFSA doesn’t obligate you to college, loans, or anything!
You can check out all our FAFSA myths on YouTube!
Have questions or need help with the FAFSA? We’re here for you! We’re here for you! Check out https://graniteedvance.org/cover-the-cost/file-your-fafsa/. You can also give us a call, send us an email, or schedule an appointment.
Turns out you’re good at more than surviving Monday mornings
and some of those skills could land you a career you didn’t even know existed. YouScience shows you how to get there.
Click below to schedule a free appointment with us to see where you really shine!
Financial Aid Offers
Some people, when faced with a financial puzzle such as comparing financial aid offers, get a strange sparkle in their eyes and an irresistible urge to create a spreadsheet. You know who you are. For the rest of us, there are tools to make such tasks a little easier. If you’re getting ready to tackle financial aid offers, here are three approaches to suit different needs.
Don’t count yourself out. College options are still open.
Need help? We’re here for you! Give us a call, send us an email, or schedule an appointment!
Try our college saving calculators
Whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning your plan, our free calculators can help.
It’s tax season!
Don’t forget that interest on your student loan may be tax deductible. Want more info on financing your education, funding options, and student loans? Check our our Financial Aid Insider.