If you think of the part of New England north of Boston as all sleepy burgs, you might be surprised to come across the town of Manchester, New Hampshire, site of Hesser College. Though its history dates back to the early 1900s, Hesser College today is one of the forward-thinking educational institutions run by Kaplan. Since the 1970s the college has expanded to another four locations around New England.
Though its origins are in business education, Hesser College today has a wide-ranging curriculum that could be a fit for students with career goals from anything like Massage Therapy to Psychology. As a college offering both bachelor and associate degrees, Hesser students can either move on with the education they have earned or transfer to a 4-year institution to receive a baccalaureate degree in a course of study begun at Hesser.
For students looking to complete associate degree coursework, Associate of Science Degrees are available in Medical Assistant training, Physical Therapy Assistant training, Communications, Business Administration, Criminal Justice and Design. Associate of the Arts Degrees are available in Liberal Studies. Highlights of the Hesser curriculum include Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology, Business Administration and Criminal Justice.
Students should not be discouraged by the fact that they have to work full-time to support themselves and/or family while attending college, as Hesser can accommodate numerous different schedules. In general, the coursework has been aimed to leave graduates in demand with the local work force.
Accreditation for Hesser College is provided by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (the NEASC), with additional accreditation for the Medical Assisting curriculum provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Hesser College.
Students hoping to get started with college coursework at Hesser in Manchester must have already cleared the high school requirements. GED or high school diplomas will be expected in any admissions package. Because Hesser College is not critical of alternative forms of education, it will also accept Home School certificates as long as they comply with local standards. Additionally, exceptions may be made for foreign students who cannot produce the same type of documents due to their country of origin. Applications should be made online immediately, as admissions take place on a rolling basis in many programs.
Financial Aid
The process of applying for financial aid can seem daunting, but Hesser College in Manchester tries to help make the process easier for students. Starting out, any applicant should fill out the FAFSA online with the Hesser College – Manchester code 004729.
Students will have access to all the resources available from federal and state agencies, including grants which will never need to be repaid. Most grants of this kind are need-based, while numerous opportunities for scholarships exist, many of which are performance-based and not affiliated with any Hesser College foundation.
Student loans and work-study employment are two other ways in which students can figure out a way to pay for the college education they are seeking.
Students who want to pursue extra-curricular activities will have more than a few options on the table while attending Hesser College in Manchester. The fitness centers and computer centers on campus allow students to get their work done and unwind when the stress begins to build up.
For scholar-athletes, the Hesser Blue Devils may be the perfect fit for you. Competing in the USCAA and the Yankee Small College Conference, men’s baseball, basketball and soccer are available. Women’s sports include softball, soccer, basketball and volleyball. The women’s softball team’s most recent Yankee Conference championship was won in 2007, when the men’s basketball team took third place overall the same year.
The town of Manchester, New Hampshire is settled comfortably between big city and small hamlet, with a population of just over 100,000 people in the most recent census. Consistently ranked as one of the most comfortable U.S. cities as far as overall quality of life goes, Manchester is a place most students take a liking to. Students with an interest in the arts would be well-served with a visit to the New Hampshire Institute of Art in town, or the Currier Museum of Art. The Palace Theatre is another important cultural stop in Manchester.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Manchester, NH 03103-9969
Surrounding community
Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
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