Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Technicians Career Development, Recruitment, and Retention Program

Funding has been made available by the State of New Hampshire to support the career development, recruitment and retention of emergency response personnel working in the Granite State. 

Eligible first responders can take a course at any of New Hampshire’s community colleges, including courses offered by CCSNH online. The program covers tuition and required fees for one course per semester, subject to eligibility and available funding.  Non-credit courses are not eligible for funding. Participating employees will be certified as eligible by their employers and will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course (completing the course with a grade of C or better). Find programs and courses offered at each college on the Programs at a Glance page, or on the college websites.

Note:  some courses may have prerequisites or be subject to space limitations. Law Enforcement Officers and current full-time career, part-time, on-call or volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians are eligible under this program.

Individuals employed as firefighters in New Hampshire are eligible for the above or for reimbursement of certain approved costs of the New Hampshire Fire Academy.  

Courses through CCSNH

Application for reimbursement must be made through the College Bursar’s office.  The course must be paid in full by a refundable method of payment to qualify for reimbursement. Applications can be submitted upon registration or no less than 14 days prior to the end of the term.

You may submit this form (PDF) for Spring 2025 courses. Please contact the College Bursar if you have any questions about the form and requirements. 

Courses through NH Fire Academy

This program provides funding for reimbursement of certain costs of the NH Fire Academy.
View additional information and the reimbursement form.