New England College Expands High School Partnership Program, Adding Four More Schools
Eligible students from partner high schools receive a locked-in tuition rate of $10,000 per year.
Henniker, N.H. – New England College (NEC) is expanding its commitment to college affordability by adding four new schools to its High School Partnership Program. This initiative, which provides a significantly reduced tuition rate for eligible students, now includes Bishop Brady High School, Concord High School, and Goffstown High School, increasing the total number of participating schools from 10 to 13.
“We are committed to breaking down financial barriers and making higher education accessible for more students,” said Dr. Wayne F. Lesperance, Jr., President of New England College. “By expanding this program, we are ensuring that more high school graduates have the opportunity to pursue a college degree without the burden of overwhelming costs.”
Through this program, eligible students for fall 2025 and beyond from partner high schools can attend NEC full time at a locked-in tuition rate of $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester) plus required fees. Commuting students will pay $11,900 per year for tuition and fees, while those choosing to live on campus will have additional room and board charges. This reduced tuition rate is guaranteed for up to four years for any full-time, on-campus program, except the College’s three-year cooperative Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
“Our goal is to provide a high-quality, student-centered education at a price that families can afford,” said Brad Poznanski, Vice President of Enrollment Management. “By expanding this program to more schools, we are giving students and families confidence in their ability to pursue a degree while receiving personalized support from our faculty and staff.”
In addition to the three newly added schools, the High School Partnership Program already includes students from Contoocook Valley Regional High School, Hillsboro-Deering High School, Hopkinton High School, John Stark Regional High School, Kearsarge Regional High School, Manchester Central High School, Manchester Memorial High School, Manchester School of Technology, Manchester West High School, and Trinity High School.
Interested students must apply via the NEC application or Common Application and submit the FAFSA annually to maintain eligibility. While students in this program will not receive additional institutional scholarships from NEC, they remain eligible for federal grants and loans to further support their education.
The application deadline for fall 2025 enrollment is June 1, 2025. Learn more about the New England College High School Partnership Program.
