Getting Started
Applying for Financial Aid
Continuing students must reapply for financial aid each year. If you applied for aid the previous year, we will notify you by email that it is time to reapply. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between October 1, 2019 and UConn’s on-time deadline of February 15, 2020 for maximum aid consideration.
- FAFSA application is available on October 1st each year
- UConn School Code: 001417
- On-time deadline is February 15th
The Department of Education provides information regarding what happens after you have submitted your FAFSA. View the After the FAFSA video to learn more.
Undocumented Students
In some cases, undocumented students may be eligible to receive some form of institutional aid. For more information about aid for undocumented students, navigate to the Undocumented Student section.
Next Steps
Once the Office of Student Financial Aid Services (OSFAS) has received your FAFSA data, we will begin creating your financial aid offer for the 2020-2021 academic year.
In early April, students will receive an email communication from our office that will direct them to access the UConn Student Administration System. Here they can:
- Identify if there is any required documentation needed to finalize their financial aid offer
- View their Financial Aid Award Package
- Accept, reduce or decline their Financial Aid Offer
- View their Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
Federal Aid Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements and Terms and Conditions
In order to be considered for financial assistance at the University of Connecticut, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Please see the full list of eligibility requirements and Terms and Conditions.
Types of Aid
Loans
Undergraduate students who apply for financial aid are considered for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans. They (or their parent) may also be eligible to apply for a Federal Direct (Parent) PLUS Loan or Private Education Loan.
More information is available in the Loans for Undergraduates section.
Grants
Undergraduate students who apply for financial aid may be considered for different types of federal and institutional grants.
More information is available in the Grants section of the website.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is awarded to students as part of their financial aid offer. Work-Study is a program that allows students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.
More information is available in the Other Types of Aid: Federal Work Study section.
Scholarships
Scholarships are merit-based or need-based monetary awards that may range from paying a portion of tuition to fully funding the costs associated with a student’s college education.
More information about scholarships is available in the Other Types of Aid: Scholarships section.
Departmental Scholarships
The primary source of information about scholarship programs is the school, college or department in which a student is enrolled or plans to enroll.
More information is available in the Other Types of Aid: Scholarships section.