| Programs | Eligibility | Program Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | Undergraduate students only -need based The maximum Pell Grant eligible is based on a student aid index (SAI)is equal or less than 0.
| 25-26 Full Year Awards Vary from $750 to $7395 26-27 Full Year Awards Vary from $750-$7395 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Undergraduate students only - need based FAFSA is required | Awards Vary |
Undergraduate students only who are residents of Connecticut - need based Funded by the State of Connecticut-Students must apply by State FAFSA deadline-February 15th | Awards Vary | |
| Federal Direct Subsidized Loan | Undergraduate students only -need based Fixed Interest Rate=6.39%* Aggregated Loan Limit=$23,000
*Updates annually by July 1st | Maximum for Dependent Undergraduates First year-$3500 Second year- $4500 Third year and Beyond- $5500 Maximum for Independent Undergraduates First year- $3500 Second year- $4500 Third year and Beyond- $5500 |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | Undergraduate students - non-need based Dependent UG aggregated loan limit-$31,000 Independent UG aggregated loan limit-$57,500 Graduate students - non-need based Fixed Interest rate=7.94%* Grad aggregated Loan limit-$138,500*
*Updates annually by July 1st | Maximum Loan Amounts: Graduate $20,500 annually |
| Federal Direct PLUS Loans | Available to graduate students and parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid Fixed interest rate=8.94%* *A credit check is required for a PLUS Loan *Updates annually by July 1st | Student's Cost of Attendance - Other Financial Assistance = Maximum PLUS Loan Amount |
Disclaimer: Descriptions of financial aid programs are subject to change without advance notice due to changes in federal, state, college policies, and/or changes in funding levels. The Financial Aid Office will make every reasonable effort to keep applicants and students aware of changes as they occur.
At this time, undocumented students do not qualify for state or federal financial aid. Under a new state law, undocumented students may be eligible to receive institutional financial aid.
*Please note that financial aid does not cover the admissions application fee or the graduate program deposit fee. On a case-by-case basis, eligible undergraduate students may receive an undergraduate deposit deferral. Only students enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education approved certificate program are eligible for federal financial aid (Health Information Management, Medical Coding, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Cancer Registry Management, and Physician Practice Management).