Thousands of NH high school students apply to college and trade school each fall through ApplyNH. Facilitated by Granite Edvance in schools around the state, ApplyNH provides students with dedicated time and support during the school day to work on their applications. All NH colleges waive their application fees for the event, and many send volunteers to help with the events. Each school also receives a $500 scholarship to award to one student who submits a college application.

ApplyNH helps students become more confident in their application process and encourages them to explore all options, including college-and-career pathways here in New Hampshire. All seniors at participating schools are welcome, regardless of their future plans.

ApplyNH is part of the American College Application Campaign (ACAC), a national effort to help high school seniors navigate the college admissions process and increase the number of students who submit college applications, with a focus on first-generation and low-income students.

In 2025, a record 85 high schools across the state participated in ApplyNH, and more than 3,000 students completed over 6,000 applications, of which 5,648 were to NH college and universities. Read more here.

Register your school

Thank you for your interest in ApplyNH, New Hampshire’s college application campaign! To register your school or site for Fall 2026, fill out the form at the link below.

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Is your school part of ApplyNH?

2026 Participating New Hampshire High Schools

As of 9/8/2026

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ApplyNH is proudly brought to you by Granite Edvance and supported by The New Hampshire Department of Education.

Contact us to learn more about how Granite Edvance can help you build a culture of future planning at your school!

By the Numbers

YearNumber of Participating High SchoolsNumber of Participating StudentsNumber of College Applications SubmittedScholarship Dollars Awarded 
2025863,2026,557$43,000
2024792,5356,200$39,500
2023621,8864,820$31,000
2022612,1355,191$30,500
2021571,6373,932$28,500 
2020521,2142,972$26,000
2019502,2686,106$25,000
2018421,6724,442$21,000
2017341,3563,365$17,000
2016241,0542,221$12,000
201514534998$7,000
20146264533$3,000
Totals17,87147,337$224,000

Want more information on the college application process?

Get step-by-step guidance at Apply to College.

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