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Go to the right school for you

Congratulations! We’re glad to see you want to keep learning after high school. We have programs and resources to help you pick a school, pay for it, and much more.

We know that paying for school is difficult for almost everyone. See the links below to:

Get help paying for school

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Find student aid

Learn about scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs available from the U.S. government and State of Connecticut.

Student financial aid resources

Financial aid basics 

Find out about the four types of student aid, eligibility, and when to apply.

File a FAFSA 

Get the basics on this important first step to apply for student aid.

College accreditation 

See why choosing an accredited college matters if you are applying for aid.

Facts about federal student loans 

Before you sign a student loan agreement, get the facts.

Financial aid for international students 

Find out if you might qualify for a U.S. federal student loan.

Veteran education benefits 

Learn about programs approved for veteran benefits, the Connecticut Tuition Waiver, and other types of student financial aid for you.

Federal student complaints 

Contact the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman Group. They may be able to help you when the loan, grant, or work-study program can’t.

Student loan forgiveness/reimbursement

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Stop or reduce your payments

Connecticut and the U.S. Department of Education both have programs that may help you lower or pay off your student loans.

Quick links for students and graduates

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File a complaint about your school

If you disagree with your school’s final decision, please file a complaint for us to investigate.
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Get your transcript from a career school

Learn how to get a copy of your school transcript, even if the school has closed.
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Life after high school (PDF)

This guide helps middle and high school students think about and plan their future.
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Parent college prep (PDF)

Get detailed tips to help your child apply to college and get financial aid beginning in their junior year.
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Report an illegal school

Use this form to report a school that may be operating illegally in Connecticut.
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Tuition refunds

Learn how to request a refund from your school, including a closed career school.
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AmeriCorps / Serve Connecticut

Learn how you can participate in AmeriCorps right here in Connecticut!

International students

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Get a world-class education

Connecticut is a great place to go to college. The schools in our state offer:

  • Many different degree programs
  • Great research opportunities
  • Strong industry connections
  • Programs to improve your English language skills
  • Support for international students

Whether you want to immigrate to the U.S. or return to your home country, going to school here can help you prepare you for a successful career and make important connections.

Postsecondary education data and reports

Get or submit data and information about schools in Connecticut and the U.S.


College Navigator 

See information about over 7,000 colleges in the U.S. using this free tool from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

System Data and Trends Report 

View the latest report to learn current trends in enrollment, admissions, graduation rates, state funding, and more.

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 

Find, use, and report data in IPEDS, the NCES core database.