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Keene State
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New Hampshire · Research checked 2026-06-07 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

Keene State awards every admitted first-year and transfer student an automatic, GPA-based merit scholarship with no separate application — but every award is tuition-only and out-of-state students get materially larger dollar amounts than New Hampshire residents.

More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.

Awards to discuss

First 3 of 9 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

President's Award

$5,500–$6,500 per year (NH) / $9,000 per year (out-of-state) · Published range

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 3.5-4.0 high school GPA

Eligibility: First-year or transfer applicant attending full-time; considered automatically at the time the admissions application is reviewed; no separate application or essay

Renewal: Renewable for up to eight semesters (up to 10 if pursuing a double major). The GPA renewal requirement for the President's Award is a cumulative 3.0; student must be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more), make progress toward the degree, and remain in good disciplinary standing.

Other terms: Highest merit tier. In-state amount varies by high school GPA ($5,500–$6,500); out-of-state is a flat $9,000. Funds apply to tuition only (not housing, meals, books, or other costs). Awarded first-come, first-served.

https://www.keene.edu/admissions/aid/grants/merit/

Dean's Award

$4,500–$5,000 per year (NH) / $8,000–$8,500 per year (out-of-state) · Published range

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 3.0-3.49 high school GPA

Eligibility: First-year or transfer applicant attending full-time; considered automatically at the time the admissions application is reviewed; no separate application or essay

Renewal: Renewable for up to eight semesters (up to 10 if pursuing a double major). The GPA renewal requirement for the Dean's Award is a cumulative 3.0; student must be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more), make progress toward the degree, and remain in good disciplinary standing.

Other terms: Both in-state and out-of-state amounts vary by high school GPA. Funds apply to tuition only. Awarded first-come, first-served — apply early to secure the higher end of the range.

https://www.keene.edu/admissions/aid/grants/merit/

Enrichment Award

$3,000 per year (NH) / $5,000–$7,500 per year (out-of-state) · Published range

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 2.4-2.99 high school GPA

Eligibility: First-year or transfer applicant attending full-time; considered automatically at the time the admissions application is reviewed; no separate application or essay

Renewal: Renewable for up to eight semesters (up to 10 if pursuing a double major). The GPA renewal requirement for the Enrichment Award is a cumulative 2.5; student must be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more), make progress toward the degree, and remain in good disciplinary standing.

Other terms: In-state is a flat $3,000; out-of-state varies by high school GPA ($5,000–$7,500). Funds apply to tuition only.

https://www.keene.edu/admissions/aid/grants/merit/

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Recorded stacking policy: Keene State applies a cost-of-attendance cap: total financial aid cannot exceed the COA. If a student is over-awarded, KSC reduces aid in a fixed order — student loans first, then work study, then gift aid (scholarships/grants) last. Outside/private scholarships must be reported and may reduce eligibility for other aid or loans; KSC frames private scholarships as primarily reducing the loan or work commitment.

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/keene-state-college/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.