STATE OF CONNECTICUT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
For more detailed information on state financial aid programs contact:
Connecticut Department of Higher Education61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
(860) 947-1800
(860) 947-1310 Fax
www.ctdhe.org
The following are financial aid programs available to students who are residents of the state of Connecticut.
Student Financial Aid in Connecticut
Most Connecticut student financial aid is administered by the financial aid office at Connecticut's institutions of higher education. Connecticut residents who wish to apply for financial aid should contact individual college financial aid offices. Below is a summary of state and federal student aid programs available to Connecticut residents. Additional information on financial aid can be found by visiting the sites on our list of student financial aid resources.
Capitol Scholarship
Who is Eligible:Connecticut resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is a high school senior or graduate with rank in top 20% of class or SAT scores of at least 1,800.
Amount:
Up to $3,000 a year to be used at a Connecticut college or at colleges located in states which have reciprocity agreements with Connecticut.
Basis of Selection:
Financial need
How & When to Apply:
File applications through high school guidance office by Feb. 15
Connecticut Aid for Public College Students
Who is Eligible:
Connecticut resident attending a Connecticut public college or university
Amount:
Up to amount of unmet financial need
Basis of Selection:
Financial need
How & When to Apply:
Apply at college financial aid office
Connecticut Independent College Student Grant Program
Who is Eligible:Connecticut resident attending a Connecticut independent college or university
Amount:
Up to $8,500 a year
Basis of Selection:
Financial need
How & When to Apply:
Apply at college financial aid office
Connecticut Minority Teacher Incentive Program
Who is Eligible:
Minority juniors or seniors enrolled in Connecticut college or university teacher preparation programs
Amount:
Grants up to $5,000 a year for 2 years; loan reimbursement of $2,500 a year for up to 4 years of teaching in a Connecticut public school
Basis of Selection:
Nomination
How and When to Apply:
Nomination by October 1. Contact education deans at Connecticut colleges and universities which offer teacher preparation programs for more information.
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
Who is Eligible:
High school seniors who rank in top 2% of class or SAT scores of at least 2,100
Amount:
$1,500 per academic year
Basis of Selection:
SAT scores & class rank
How & When to Apply:
File applications through high school guidance office by April 1
Tuition Set Aside Aid
Who is Eligible:
Student attending Connecticut public college
Amount:
Up to amount of unmet financial need
Basis of Selection:
Financial need
How & When to Apply:
Apply at college financial aid office
State Financial Aid Information
Find state financial aid information for the specific state that you live in. Find contact information for your local federal aid office, and get details about specific federal aid programs in your area.
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