Get 100% of Tuition Covered When You Register for a Course!

Apply to receive tuition assistance through the Early Childhood Tuition Assistance (ECTA) and Preschool Development Grant (PDG) at the University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies, funded by the NH Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration! 

Please Note: Starting Fall Term 2, grant availability and eligibility requirements will change. 

Available to NH Educators, Paraeducators, and Childcare Workers

Please Note: These eligibility requirements are valid through Summer Term and Fall Term 1, 2024. 

This grant is available to individuals working in NH-licensed centers, including:

  • Individuals working a minimum of 15 hours per week in an out-of-school time center
  • Childcare teachers working a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Elementary school paraprofessionals working a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Childcare directors working a minimum of 30 hours per week

100% Coverage of ECE Tuition

100% of tuition is covered for up to two ECE classes per semester. Students are responsible for all materials needed for the course and the $92 academic services and registration fee. Students do not need to be enrolled in a degree program to receive the grant and take courses. 

Upcoming Changes Starting Fall Term 2:

Fall Term 2 Eligibility Changes:
  • Teachers working a minimum of 20 hours per week in a NH licensed out-of-school time or childcare center
  • Directors working a minimum of 30 hours per week in a NH licensed out-of-school time or childcare center
Fall Term 2 Availability Changes:
  • Money is awarded at 100% tuition for the first Early Childhood Education course PSY 470, PSY 480, EDC 601, EDC 506
  • 50% tuition for subsequent Early Childhood Education courses

For questions about eligibility and the upcoming grant changes, please contact the grant coordinator, Nicole Fragala, at nicole.fragala@unh.edu

Important Information Regarding These Grants:

Applications will be reviewed as received. Applications fill fast, so apply early. 

The awarded money will be removed from the student's account, and they will be billed for the total cost of the course for the following reasons:

  • Students withdraw from the course after the add/drop period
  • Students do not participate in the course after registering
  • Students stop participating in the course after registering
  • Students do not receive a passing grade in the course
Are you currently enrolled at a different college? 

If you attend one of the seven community colleges in New Hampshire, you may still enroll in one of these courses as a non-degree student. Connect with an advisor to ensure the course will transfer to your bachelor’s degree. Unfortunately, the grant is only available to UNH College of Professional Studies and CCSNH students.

Course Areas

There are over 100 courses eligible for grant funding.
Courses are available in the following areas: 

  • Education
  • Human Services
  • Behavioral Science
  • Applied Psychology
  • Communication and Speech

To download the full list of eligible courses, please fill out the inquiry form.