Financing College
Whatever your educational plans, your best source of information and advice about financial aid is with the college or post-secondary school you plan to attend. As you apply for admissions, be sure to contact the school's financial aid director and apply for financial aid. To explore programs on your own, start with the most popular websites listed below. Remember: Searching online is a great start, but be careful to visit only reputable websites!
Federal Student Aid Resources
- Federal Student Aid: The US Department of Education's website that offers ways to receive money from higher education. Topics include Prepare for College, Types of Aid, Who Gets Aid, the FAFSA and How to Repay your Loans.
- FAFSA: The office of the FAFSA provides grants, loans and work-study funds for college or career school.
CSS Profile
- College Scholarship Service (CSS) is the financial aid division of the College Board used by select private schools as a method of applying for financial aid.
Connecticut Student Aid Resources
- CHESLA: Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority
- Pledge to Advance CT (PACT) offers Free Community College in Connecticut. PACT funding covers the gap between federal and state grants you receive, and community college tuition and mandatory fees. To receive PACT funding, apply, register for classes (12+ credits), and fill out the FAFSA. Entry into the program will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Find out more at the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) website.
New England Board of Higher Education Resources
New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break enables thousands of New England residents to enroll at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities at a discounted tuition rate. Visit: https://nebhe.org/tuitionbreak/ for more information.