Southern New Hampshire University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Southern New Hampshire University?

SNHU's annual cost depends heavily on whether a student attends the Manchester campus or enrolls online. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate campus tuition was $16,200, with $1,000 in required fees; the reported tuition rate did not differ by state residency. Students should check the current rate for their entering year before using those figures in a budget.

• 2024-25 reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $17,200.
• Reported typical annual room and board: $13,200, consisting of $9,200 for a room and $4,000 for board.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,800.

Adding those reported categories gives $32,200 for an illustrative residential year, before transportation, personal expenses and any program-specific charges. It is not a current, individualized financial aid offer. Online students generally budget by credit rather than by campus room-and-board charges; course materials and other expenses still matter.

Grants can reduce the price a student pays, while loans must generally be repaid. In 2024-25 reporting, 79% of students received financial aid and 58% had student loans. Reported average net prices by family income should be interpreted cautiously at a university with different attendance formats and student circumstances: an applicant's own aid offer and estimated cost of attendance are more useful for deciding what they can afford. Eligible students should complete the FAFSA and review federal grants, loans, institutional assistance and any applicable military or veterans education benefits.

What are the work-study opportunities at Southern New Hampshire University?

Eligible SNHU students may be able to pursue Federal Work-Study or other part-time employment, but a work-study award is not a job assignment. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid administered through the financial aid process; students generally must secure an eligible position and earn wages for hours worked.

Students can ask the financial aid and student employment offices how to find openings, which positions qualify for work-study and whether a job is available in their learning format or location. Ordinary part-time jobs do not require a Federal Work-Study award. Internships are different again: they may provide academic credit or career experience, and they are not required of every SNHU student.

SNHU also offers career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, employer events and networking support. Those services can help students explore occupations and seek work, but their availability should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.