New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation
New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation
23rd Annual Destination College - New Hampshire's Statewide College Planning Event
Saturday, April 09, 2022
DC 2022 will be a VIRTUAL event
Co-hosted by Saint Anselm College
Your Path Awaits
The NHHEAF Network’s signature event is designed to help high school juniors and their families prepare for entry into college. This annual statewide college planning convention is held each spring through the collaborative efforts of The NHHEAF Network and New Hampshire colleges and universities. All of the day's events are FREE to students and parents.
Attendees will have access to a variety of free college planning workshops, learn tips about the college application process from a student keynote speaker, and attend a college fair. Join us for Destination College 2022 and jumpstart your college planning experience!
Questions? Call 1.888.747.2382, x119 or Email
Hello! My name is Jennifer Patient, and I am incredibly grateful that NHHEAF selected my speech as the winner for the 2022 Destination College Speech Contest. I am eager to share my college application experience to high school juniors and their parents at Destination College!
I am a high school senior homeschooled with the Abeka homeschooling curriculum. When not in school, I like to read, bake, and spend time with my cat! I am also active in youth group and have participated in several theatrical productions with Manchester's Palace Youth Theatre.
Writing my speech for NHHEAF was quite enjoyable, since writing is one of my passions. Consequently, I intend to major in English in college. It is my goal to either use a bachelor's degree in English as a springboard to law school or to achieve my master's degree in speech-language pathology to eventually work as a speech therapist. As a soon-to-be first generation college student, I am elated that I have the opportunity to go to college, which has been a dream of mine since I was little, and pursue one of these careers.
Are you graduating from high school in 2022? Are you interested in scholarship money to help pay for college? If so, we encourage you to submit a 3- to 5-minute speech for our Destination College Speech Contest. By submitting a short narrative (via either essay or YouTube video) about your path to college and navigating the college admissions process, you may win a $5000 scholarship and have the opportunity to be a part of the event's opening ceremonies. Click here for more information.
Our contest has closed for 2022; applications were due Friday, March 11, 2022 at 5 p.m.
| 9:00 AM – 9:40 AM | Welcome & Keynote Speakers |
| 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Session I (Click for Session Descriptions) |
| 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM | Session II (Click for Session Descriptions) |
| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | College Fair |
As of Friday, April 01, 2022, participating colleges include:
Please check back as additional colleges will be added weekly before the event.
Shanyn Grenier
Program Director
Reach High Scholars
Email Shanyn Grenier
Choosing your major is an important step toward your career. Learn how to navigate this choice to maximize future options. Discover tips to explore your values, personality, interests, skills, and strengths and how these relate to career choice and selecting a college major.
View DC Exploring Careers and Majors 2022
Colleen DesRuisseaux
Director of School Counseling
Bow High School
Email Colleen DesRuisseaux
Brenda Poznanski
Director of School Counseling and Admission
Bishop Guertin High School
Email Brenda Poznanski
Creating the "perfect" list of colleges can feel like an overwhelming task. Join our experts to learn how to ease the stress, have productive conversations, utilize your resources, weigh your needs and wants, and make the most of the college exploration process.
Katie Greene
Assistant Director of Athletics
Bowdoin College
Email Katie Greene
Carly Sweeney
Head Field Hockey Coach
New England College
Email Carly Sweeney
Courtney Tully
NCAA Compliance Consultant
Endicott College
Email Courtney Tully
Join college athletes, current college coaches, high school athletic directors, and a college compliance officer to learn about recruitment strategies, eligibility requirements, and what life is like for NCAA college athletes.
View DC College Bound Student Athlete 2022
View DC College Bound Student Athlete DI Requirements Fact Sheet
View DC College Bound Student Athlete DII Requirements
View DC College Bound Student Athlete Eligibility Center
View DC College Bound Student Athlete NCAA Guide
View DC College Bound Student Athlete NCAA Registration Checklist
View session video (part 1)
View session video (part 2)
Beth Corkum
School Counselor
Bow High School
Email Beth Corkum
Kate Kulacz
School Counselor
Bow High School
Email Kate Kulacz
Learn about online tools available to aid you in the college selection, application, and financial aid processes. Explore the best methods - and some helpful tips - for using social media to your advantage in your college search and how information on your social media profiles can impact your life for many years to come.
View It's a Digital World .pdf (link)
Ken Ferreira
VP for Institutional Planning & Effectiveness; Student Financial Services
Franklin Pierce University
Email Ken Ferreira
Elizabeth Keuffel
Assistant VP for Enrollment & Director of Financial Aid
Saint Anselm College
Email Elizabeth Keuffel
Some of the best things in life are free; unfortunately college isn't one of them! Join a panel of college financial aid professionals as they help demystify the financial aid process, share tips to ensure students receive their best financial aid offer, and explain how this aid can help families manage college costs.
View DC Financial Aid Panel 2022
Julie Lanman
Director of Admissions
Saint Anselm College
Email Julie Lanman
Kevin Donohue
Assistant Director of Admission
Dartmouth College
Email Kevin Donohue
Peg Richmond
Director of Admissions
Keene State College
Email Peg Richmond
Learn everything you've always wanted to know about college admissions...but were afraid to ask! Gain insight and advice about selecting a college, the application process, and finding the right fit from a panel of expert college admissions professionals. Bring your questions!
Jill Teeters, M.A.
Associate Director of College Counseling
The Derryfield School
Email Jill Teeters, M.A.
Simon Pierpont
Assistant Director of Admission
Plymouth State University
Email Simon Pierpont
Join us for tips and advice about how to best present yourself during all parts of the college application process. From email inquiries to college interviews, learn how to communicate effectively and make a great first (and lasting!) impression with the college admissions office.
View DC Presenting Your Best Self in the College Experience
Amanda Gaeb
Admissions Counselor
White Mountains Community College
Email Amanda Gaeb
Denine Garnett
Director of Admissions
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Email Denine Garnett
Learn about the career and education benefits of attending a two-year college or trade school. Representatives from New Hampshire community colleges offer information and advice about program options, financial considerations, and the numerous advantages of earning an associate degree, or trade certificate.
View DC Community College Advantage 2022
Colleen Bolton
Assistant Director, Campus Accessibility Center
Southern New Hampshire University
Email Colleen Bolton
Jenne Powers
Director, Academic Resources Center
Saint Anselm College
Email Jenne Powers
There are many resources available on college campuses to help you succeed. In this workshop, college professionals explain the academic, accessibility, and health + mental health services available to all students, what to consider in your college search, and how best to utilize these resources while in college.
View DC Navigating Campus Resources 2022
Kris Garnjost
Enrollment Specialist
River Valley Community College
Email Kris Garnjost
Bill Hughen
District Director of School Counseling
Hudson School District
Email Bill Hughen
It's no secret that college is expensive! Applying for financial aid is a first step to help with college costs, but what else can you do? Join us for some clever ways to save money, purchase only what you really need, and navigate those unexpected expenses that are part of the college experience.
