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CT Finish Line Scholarship

The CT Finish Line Scholarship is a new statewide program that covers all mandatory tuition and fees for eligible students earning their bachelor's degree at Charter Oak State College (after other grant and merit aid is applied). The scholarship does not cover housing, meals, books, transportation, or other personal expenses. In order to be eligible for the Finish Line Scholarships students must meet the following criteria:

  • Earn an Associate Depgree from CT State Community College during the 25-26 academic year.
  • Participated in PACT and/or Mary Ann Handley at CT State Community College.
  • Enroll in Charter Oak State College beginning in the Fall 26 in an eligible bachelors degree program.
  • Complete a FAFSA for the applicable academic year. 

Prior to applying, students must upload their Letter of Eligibility from CSCU to Charter Oak Stae College using this form: charteroak.edu/finishline. Upon uploading the letter, the student will submit an admission application to Charter Oak State College. 

Charter Oak State College will follow the process set by the Board of Regents to dertmine who is eligible for the scholarship. Please refer to the Board of Regents Policy for eligibility requirements. 

Special Note Regarding Outside Scholarships

Students may receive scholarships, tuition and fee benefits, and other types of financial aid from organizations outside of the College.  It is the student's responsibility to notify the College if they receive other financial assistance so that proper coordination of aid can occur to your financial aid package.  This may result in an adjustment of aid.  

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CT Finish Line Scholarship

The CT Finish Line Scholarship is a new statewide program that covers all mandatory tuition and fees for eligible students earning their bachelor's degree at Charter Oak State College (after other grant and merit aid is applied). The scholarship does not cover housing, meals, books, transportation, or other personal expenses. In order to be eligible for the Finish Line Scholarships students must meet the following criteria:

  • Earn an Associate Depgree from CT State Community College during the 25-26 academic year.
  • Participated in PACT and/or Mary Ann Handley at CT State Community College.
  • Enroll in Charter Oak State College beginning in the Fall 26 in an eligible bachelors degree program.
  • Complete a FAFSA for the applicable academic year. 

Prior to applying, students must upload their Letter of Eligibility from CSCU to Charter Oak Stae College using this form: charteroak.edu/finishline. Upon uploading the letter, the student will submit an admission application to Charter Oak State College. 

Charter Oak State College will follow the process set by the Board of Regents to dertmine who is eligible for the scholarship. Please refer to the Board of Regents Policy for eligibility requirements. 

Special Note Regarding Outside Scholarships

Students may receive scholarships, tuition and fee benefits, and other types of financial aid from organizations outside of the College.  It is the student's responsibility to notify the College if they receive other financial assistance so that proper coordination of aid can occur to your financial aid package.  This may result in an adjustment of aid.