Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid FAQ
How To's for the CSS Profile and the FAFSA: Check out this article to learn more about what you can be doing now BEFORE filling out these important financial aid forms. Set up your IDs now so that when the forms open, you are ready to go! ~Updated 11/1/2024
Resource from Federal Student Aid that answers your questions about the types of financial aid, how to apply, and when.
The FAFSA is open for the 2025- 2026 school year. Visit StudentAid.gov for more information
Scholarships
Updated regularly on Naviance. NEW!!! Students have access to both local/regional and college-specific scholarships by logging on to Naviance and looking under Colleges - Scholarship List. Scholarships are available all year - long, so check back in Naviance regularly to stay up to date. Transcripts can be requested through Ms. Smith. Letters of recommendation from the college applications can be used to submit for scholarship applications as well. Please contact the teacher for these letters.
If you need more information on the Scholarships listed in Naviance, please watch this brief but informative video from Mrs. Cerny, click here.
Follow the link above to find free FAFSA workshops, financial aid resources about FAFSA and the CSS profile, and other scholarships.
FAFSA Family Guide
Step-by-Step Guide provided by the CT State Dept of Education to help complete the FAFSA, answer FAQ, provide additional resources for in-person support and financial aid opportunities in the state.
BigFuture Scholarships
Class of 2026: Get started on your scholarship journey by completing steps along your college application timeline. Make yourself eligible for between $500 and $40K scholarship opportunities each month! Offered through the College Board, students who complete each step will be entered into the monthly drawing. For more information, click here.
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA to qualify for financial assistance, especially from scholarship organizations.
The CSS Profile, short for the College Scholarship Service Profile, is an online application created and maintained by the United States-based College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid. Check for participating colleges & universities.
Search for colleges, learn more about college visits, investigate funding and scholarships, explore careers and more!
Serves as Connecticut’s leading resource for students as they plan for their college education, not only by providing financing, but by providing information and tools for students to make informed decisions.
Information from the State of CT Office of Higher Education about the facts of student financial aid, grants, and links to resources for assistance.
Helping students with the financial aid and scholarship search process.
Providing admissions application fee waivers for income eligible participants
Awarding an annual scholarship targeted to low-income, first generation college bound students who have overcome tremendous obstacles to pursue their education. Contact Cecilia Nugent, or by phone at 203-634-7669 ext 12 for assistance.
PACT is the Pledge to Advance Connecticut. Looking to attend Community College? Check this program out!
Fastweb is your connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more. Find scholarships just for you based on your strengths, interests, and skills. Review resources to help you with tough financial aid decisions.
NEBHE’s Tuition Break program, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), provides significant tuition savings to residents of the six New England states when they enroll at out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England and pursue approved programs.
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The Imagine America Foundation was established in 1982 as the Career College Foundation. Since then, we have become the most trusted voice in the career college sector, providing research, scholarship, and training for the nation's career colleges.