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Aid for Public College Students Grant Program/Connecticut

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Award for students at Connecticut public college or university. Must be state residents and enrolled at least half-time. Renewable award based on financial need and academic progress. Application deadlines vary by institution. Apply at college financial aid office. Qualif.: High school students not considered. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: $8,000,000 total. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis. Contact: John Siegrist, Financial Aid Office, 860-947-1855.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship-Connecticut

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable scholarship for Connecticut high school seniors in the top 2% of their class or scoring 1400 or above on the SAT. Acceptance letter from college required. File applications through high school guidance office. Deadline: April 1. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1500. To Apply: Required: application form; test scores. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: John Siegrist, Financial Aid Office, 860-947-1855.

Capitol Scholarship Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for Connecticut residents attending eligible institutions in Connecticut or in a state with reciprocity with Connecticut (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington, D.C). Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is a high school senior or graduate. Must rank in top 20% of class or score at least 1200 on SAT. Must show financial need. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3000 scholarship(s), totalling $3,100,000. To Apply: Required: application form; test scores; financial need analysis. Deadline: 2/15. Contact: John Siegrist, Financial Aid Office, 860-947-1855.

Connecticut Independent College Student Grants

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Award for Connecticut residents attending an independent college or university within the state on at least a half-time basis. Renewable awards based on financial need. Application deadline varies by institution. Apply at college financial aid office. Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $7700. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis. Contact: John Siegrist, Financial Aid Office, 860-947-1855.

Connecticut Special Education Teacher Incentive Grant

(Four Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Renewable award for upper-level undergraduates or graduate students in special education programs. Must be in a program at a Connecticut college or university, or be a Connecticut resident enrolled in an approved out-of-state program. Priority is placed on minority and bilingual candidates. Application deadline is October 1. Must be nominated by the education dean of institution attended. Focus: Special Education Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 10/1. Contact: John Siegrist, Financial Aid Office, 860-947-1855.

Connecticut Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Grant)

Purpose: Renewable tuition waiver for a Connecticut senior citizen age 62 or older to use at an accredited two- or four-year public institution in Connecticut. Must show financial need and prove senior citizen status. Award for undergraduate study only. Must be enrolled in credit courses. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 62 or older. High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: John Siegrist, Financial Aid Office, 860-947-1855.

Connecticut Tuition Waiver for Veterans

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Grant)

Purpose: Renewable tuition waiver for a Connecticut veteran to use at an accredited two- or four-year public institution in Connecticut. Military separation papers are required; see application for qualifications of service. Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; military discharge papers. Contact: John Siegrist, Financial Aid Office, 860-947-1855.

Tuition Set-Aside Aid—Connecticut

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Need-based program that assists Connecticut residents who are enrolled at state-supported colleges and universities in Connecticut. Award amounts are variable but do not exceed student's financial need. Deadlines vary by institution. Apply at college financial aid office. Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: John Siegrist, Financial Aid Office, 860-947-1855.