New England College Joins in 'I am College Bound' Week

In support of “I am College Bound,” organized by the Center for College Planning at the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF), New England College is visiting numerous high schools across New Hampshire the week of November 16, providing information and planning support to help students pursue higher education.

“New England College was founded in 1946 to serve World War II veterans. Most of those veterans were first generation college students,” said New England College Director of Undergraduate Admission, Kay Reynolds. “Throughout our history, NEC’s commitment to first generation students has been consistently strong. We’re proud to support the outreach efforts of ‘I am College Bound’ to encourage all high school students to explore the college option and support first generation college students.”

New England College admission counselors, and representatives from several other NH colleges, will work one-on-one with students, helping them fill out applications for admission online, offering advice on their college essays, and supporting students’ overall goal of going to college.

Reynolds noted that over 95 percent of New England College students receive institutional or federal financial aid.

“Don’t assume you can’t afford to go to college! We’re committed to helping students and have many options to make college an affordable reality.”

Next week New England College will visit 11 high schools throughout New Hampshire, from Portsmouth, Concord, and Keene to Manchester, Laconia, and Berlin.

For more information about “I am College Bound” please visit IamCollegeBound.org. For more information about New England College, visit NEC.edu.

New England College will participate in the following “I am College Bound” events:

• Concord HS 11/16/2015
• Keene HS 11/17/2015
• Manchester Central HS 11/17/2015
• Raymond HS 11/18/2015
• Portsmouth HS 11/18/2015
• Laconia HS 11/18/2015
• Profile HS 11/18/2015
• White Mountains HS 11/18/2015
• Manchester HS West 11/19/2015
• Berlin HS 11/19/2015
• Newfound Regional HS 11/20/2015

New England College (www.nec.edu) emphasizes experiential learning as an essential component in the development of an enduring academic community. Building upon a strong liberal arts foundation, the College challenges students to reach their full potential through informed discourse and the pursuit of excellence in a framework of academic freedom. New England College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.