The NH Postsecondary Education Commission is a coordinating state agency working with colleges, universities and career schools in all sectors (profit and non profit; independent and public) to protect students and promote access through financial aid.  Responsibilities include administering seven financial aid programs; approving degree-granting colleges and universities, and licensing career schools that have a physical presence in NH; approving programs for eligible veterans utilizing their Montgomery GI Bill benefits; providing copies of closed school transcripts to former students; and conducting research and studies related to postsecondary education.

There are two unique aspects of the Commission. The first is that the Commission works with all sectors; this is not the case in most states. Secondly, the Commission supports a higher education peer review process as is reflected in the Commission membership. Currently, the Commission is comprised of the following members:

Commissioner of the N.H. Department of Education (K-12)
Chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire
Chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire
President from a Public Two-Year College or University
Representative from a College or University not a member of the N.H. College & University Council
Representative from a Four-Year Public College or University
3 Presidents from a Four-Year Public College or University
6 Representatives from a Private College or University
4 Lay Members
1 Student Representative

Note:  RSA 188-D:2 is the statutory reference for Commssion membership.

We encourage you to explore our web site and let us know if you have any questions about our work.  We take our service to the state seriously and welcome your thoughts.

Kathryn G. Dodge, Ph.D.
Executive Director