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With our new name comes an exciting new chapter
Hello. Our name is Granite Edvance. You probably know us as The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) Network, and if you...-
With our new name comes an exciting new chapter
Hello. Our name is Granite Edvance. You probably know us as The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) Network, and if you...
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For students applying early, the late FAFSA is adding a new wrinkle to admissions
You’ve likely heard by now that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is getting an overhaul and will be opening late this year...
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Add-Drop Period: When changing your mind is just fine
One of the first question marks you may confront on the college calendar is add-drop period -- the period at the beginning of each semester when...
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Why apply to college? Our counselors share their answers
Granite Edvance’s education and career counselors have assisted thousands of young people with their college applications over the years. They...
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Meet Moira Valenti, our own expert on all things FAFSA
Moira Valenti, one of the Granite Edvance’s senior education and career counselors, got her start as a minister. She’s been with Granite...
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Here’s what every college student should know about office hours
Classes are in full swing, and as you’re dutifully reading your syllabus for each class (of course you are!) you keep seeing references to...
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Think you can’t write? Think again: 4 questions about the college essay with college counselor Karen Collins
The college essay can strike fear in a student’s heart, and for good reason. It’s a pretty critical piece of the college application process,...
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Be cool, Mom and Dad: Read these tips for a great family weekend on campus
Welcome to family weekend, a fall tradition at most colleges. If you’re a student or parent preparing for the big event, we’ve got tips to...