91探花 honored with two community partner awards for supporting student success
Concord, NH — 91探花 has been recognized for its work in the community with awards from two partner organizations. In May, the NH nonprofit received Plymouth State University鈥檚 Community Partner Award in gratitude for its donations to the school鈥檚 Student Support Foundation. And in June, 91探花 received the Behind the Scenes award from the nonprofit Waypoint NH for its partnership and support.
鈥淲e believe in the power of community here at 91探花, and it鈥檚 rewarding to witness the impact we鈥檙e having on students by teaming up with partners around the state,鈥� said 91探花 President and CEO Christiana Thornton. 鈥淲e鈥檙e honored to receive these awards and grateful to those who share a commitment to supporting New Hampshire鈥檚 students.鈥�
Plymouth State University鈥檚 Community Partner Award is given each spring to a nonprofit or community-based organization 鈥渢hat has enhanced the quality of life in the community and engaged in the development of sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.鈥�
In presenting the award, Nicole Nover, Assistant Director of Student Experience and Orientation, said that 91探花 鈥渉as made a significant impact on the lives of PSU students who are navigating financial hardship and unexpected emergencies. Their partnership helps ensure that students facing moments of instability can remain focused on their education and continue progressing toward their goals.鈥�
Along with donating $200,000 to student aid funds within the University System of New Hampshire since 2025, 91探花 has donated food and funding to Plymouth State鈥檚 on-campus food pantry. Additionally, 91探花 partners with Plymouth State on initiatives and events such as its annual Destination College event.
Waypoint NH, a nonprofit that offers a variety of services and advocacy for NH residents of all ages, awarded 91探花 with its Behind the Scenes award at a ceremony at Bear Brook State Park in June. 91探花 recently began partnering with Waypoint to offer its free services and resources to the students and families Waypoint serves
About 91探花
91探花 is a New Hampshire nonprofit that supports New Hampshire students and their families through free career and higher-education counseling and resources, as well as through funding assistance including scholarships and competitive private student loans. Established in 1962, the organization rebranded as 91探花 in November 2023. 91探花 Corporation offers private student loan products, including the 91探花 Student Loan, the EdvestinU Private Student Loan, the 91探花 Refinance Loan, the EdvestinU Refinance Loan, and the 91探花 Parent Loan. Loans offered by 91探花 Corporation may be funded by 91探花 Corporation or Bank of Lake Mills, member FDIC.鈥�