For information on the programs outlined below and all types of financial aid available to students in Connecticut, including scholarships, grants, work study, loans, and loan forgiveness programs, contact:

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Office for Higher Education

Student Financial Aid

450 Columbus Blvd.

Hartford, CT 06103

860-947-1855

ohe.sfa@ct.gov

 ohe.ct.gov 

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Roberta B. Willis Need-Based Scholarship Program

Eligibility – Connecticut residents who are high school seniors or graduates, with a high school junior year class rank of 20 percent or better and/or SAT scores of at least 1200 or ACT score of at least 25. Students must attend a Connecticut public or private, not-for-profit, college or university.

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Award – up to $5,250 a year for full-time attendance in a 4-year program, or up to $4,650 a year for full-time attendance in a 2-year program.

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Applications are available through the high school guidance office.

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Roberta B. Willis Need-Based Grant Program

Eligibility – Connecticut residents who attend a Connecticut public or private, not-for-profit, college or university. Students must also have a federal Expected Family Contribution (EFC) within the allowable range.

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Award – up to $4,500 for full-time study in a 2- or 4-year program of study.

For more information contact the college financial aid office

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Veterans Tuition Waivers

Eligibility – a veteran who has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces, has 90 days active military duty during war, has been accepted for admission to a Connecticut public college or university and has resided in Connecticut for at least one year upon enrolling in college.

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Award – waiver of tuition at a 2- or 4-year Connecticut public college or university.  College costs other than tuition – such as for books, fees, parking, and room and board – are not waived

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For additional information contact the participating institutions or visit: ohe.ct.gov/vet

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CT Minority Teacher Incentive Grant

Eligibility - be a full-time college junior or senior of African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American or Native American heritage nominated by an Education Dean (or appropriate official) at whichever participating college you attend and begin teaching in a Connecticut public school within 16 months of graduation to receive the annual stipend.

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CT resident who attends a CT public or non-profit private college. Recipient must have a federal Expected Family Contribution (EFC) within the allowable range.

Award – up to $5,000 a year for the final two years of full-time study to minority undergraduates enrolled in a Connecticut teacher preparation program. The program also provides eligible students with up to $2,500 in yearly stipends for up to four years of teaching in a Connecticut public elementary or secondary school

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For additional information  contact your college financial aid office for filing deadlines; call 860-947-1855 or email mtip@ctohe.org.

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CHESLA Loan

The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) is a quasi-public state authority created to help students and their families finance the cost of higher education.

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Eligibility – Family with student enrolled at least half-time in a CT public or non-profit private college or a CT resident enrolled at least half-time in a public or non-profit private college anywhere in the U.S. may annually borrow up to full cost of education less other aid at a low fixed interest rate of 4.59%.  Family only pays interest during in-school years. Upon completion of college, the loan is paid off over 140 months.

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Apply through the CT Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA).

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