FAFSA Connecticut

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation dispersing more than $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds annually to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school. The application opens on October 1.

Connecticut College Bound (#CTCollegeBound) is an initiative created through a partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, the College Board, New Haven Promise, the Connecticut Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CAPFAA), the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges, the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, ECMC The College Place, and the University of Connecticut.

These organizations have joined forces to host FREE FAFSA workshops for students and their families.

Financial aid professionals will be available to help students and families navigate the process of need-based federal aid. Those who sign up will receive a checklist of items that they will need to successfully complete the process. Virtual workshops are open to all high school students state-wide.

Click here for a bilingual FAFSA CT flyer. Haga clic aquí para el folleto bilingüe de FAFSA CT.

*WORKSHOPS ARE ADDED UPON RECEIPT. COME BACK FOR UPDATES.

PAST FAFSA WORKSHOPS

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Are You Hosting a FAFSA Workshop? Register Your FAFSA CT Workshop Here!

For details regarding the support we offer, please click the workshop registration link above.

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College Access Events

There will be an array of online events coming up for all students who have specific interests as they relate to college-going and the associated costs, thanks to ECMC The College Place Connecticut and Quinnipiac University. Experienced professionals will be available to guide you and answer questions. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the event. College Access Events are Open to All.

Thur., Mar. 30 — 6:00 pm EST — How To Tackle Verification in the FAFSA® Process – Register here.
(Virtual. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education)

This webinar is intended for parents. It will review steps to consider after a student completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and is selected for verification. The U.S. Department of Education will describe the documents and processes that students, families, and postsecondary institutions are required to follow to complete the verification process. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Tues., Jan. 31 — 6:00 pm EST — A Parent’s Guide to the Financial Aid Process – Register here.
(Virtual. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education)

This webinar is intended for parents. It will provide guidance and essential tips on how to prepare and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The U.S. Department of Education will also provide critical steps to remember once the form is completed. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, November 15, 2023 – CT State Universities Fee FREE Application Day
(Virtual. Hosted by the C.T. State Department of Education)
On this day, Connecticut High School seniors can apply to CT State Colleges & Universities for free.

Quinnipiac University Events*