Office of Higher Education

Our office programs:

• Programs paid for with VA Benefits
• Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLA)
• Private postsecondary career schools (POSA)
• IHLA or POSA looking to open, expand, or offer online education to CT students
• Roberta B. Willis Scholarships (Need & Need/Merit)
• Minority Teacher Incentive Program (MTIP)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (SLRP)
• Adjunct Professor Incentive Grant (APIG)
• Alternate Route to Certification (ARC)
• Minority Advancement Program (MAP) grants that boost student outcomes
• Serve Connecticut grants that foster national service (AmeriCorps)

The application portal for the Student Loan Reimbursement (SLR) program went live on January 1, 2025 (12:00 a.m.). Public interest has been steady since the General Assembly approved the development of the program in May of 2024, and OHE has responded to hundreds of emails from potential applicants with questions regarding eligibility requirements and navigating the electronic application portal.

Due to the high volume of information requests, we will respond only to email correspondence. Interested applicants are advised to email their questions to ohe.slrp@ct.gov. Also, frequently asked questions and answers can be found through SLRPFAQ.