According to the Workforce Information Council, the fastest growing occupations over the next decade will require an associate degree or higher of education. That means that every dollar a person invests in education is likewise an investment in a lifetime of economic autonomy. In New Hampshire, each additional level of education that a woman attains translates into a 10- to 25- percent increase in earnings.

Yet, potential future earnings don't help with the real and present costs of funding an education. This guide is designed to help women in New Hampshire understand the different sources of financial aid for funding higher education. Whether you're entering college right out of high school or you've taken years off to raise a family, whether you're thinking of a four-year degree or a vocational certificate, this guide is for you.