Connecticut Tuition Waiver for Children and Spouses of Service Members Killed in Action, Missing in Action or POWs
State of Connecticut (UConn, Connecticut State Colleges & Universities)
Free tuition at Connecticut public colleges for children and surviving spouses of Connecticut service members killed in action since 9/11, and for children of service members declared MIA or POW.
- How much
- Full tuition
- Who qualifies
- Child or surviving spouse of a service member killed in action (post-9/11); child of a service member declared MIA/POW (after 1/1/1960)
- Connecticut resident accepted for admission at a Connecticut public college or university. For the killed-in-action waiver, the service member must have been a Connecticut resident.
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time Each term; before the school's fee-bill deadline.
- How to apply
- Apply for admission, then contact the college's veterans or bursar office to request the waiver with proof of eligibility
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (cga.ct.gov) and page 2
The details
State law waives tuition at CT State Community College, the Connecticut State Universities and UConn for: (1) Connecticut residents who are a dependent child or surviving spouse of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces killed in action on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, who was a Connecticut resident; and (2) dependent children of a person the Armed Forces declared missing in action or a prisoner of war while serving after January 1, 1960, if the child is a Connecticut resident when accepted. Statutory waiver under CGS 10a-77 (CT State Community College), 10a-99 (Connecticut State Universities) and 10a-105 (UConn). Covers tuition only, not fees, books, parking or room and board. The waiver is reduced by any education reimbursement from an employer.
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- Roberta B. Willis Scholarship – Need-Based GrantUp to $4,500 for full-time study (part-time prorated)
- CHESLA Opportunity Scholarship$3,000 full-time; $1,500 at least half-time
- CHESLA Undergraduate Scholarship$3,000 full-time; $1,500 at least half-time
- CHESLA Certificate Scholarship$1,250
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- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
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