Connecticut Tuition Waiver for Residents 62 and Older

The details

State law waives tuition for Connecticut residents 62 or older. At UConn and the Connecticut State Universities the waiver applies if the person is admitted to a degree program, or otherwise on a space-available basis after regular registration. At CT State Community College it is space-available only. UConn: the resident must be 62 before the term begins; the waiver covers credit-bearing fall and spring terms (undergraduate and graduate tuition), generally not graduate certificates or audits, and needs an online application every semester by the end of the third week of classes. 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 and Merit-Based ScholarshipUp to $5,250 a year for a four-year program; up to $4,650 a year for a two-year program
• 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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