Northwestern Student Success Fund
The Student Success Fund, generously funded by the Northwestern Community College Foundation, provides a one-time payment to CT State Northwestern home campus students who have a sudden and unexpected expense that may impact their ability to continue their education. These payments have no repayment obligation.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, students must meet all of the following:
- Have a temporary financial hardship resulting from a sudden emergency and be able to provide sufficient documentation of financial hardship.
- Be a CT State Northwestern home campus student, currently enrolled at CT State Northwestern.
- Be in good academic standing and be making satisfactory academic progress.
- Through the interactive process, the student must show evidence that other possible resources have been considered or are unavailable or insufficient.
- Explain how the payment will aid the student in academic progress.
Examples
- Basic Needs
- Rent
- Transportation
- Medical- non-reoccurring and emergency medical expenses that are not already covered by insurance or other financial resources.
- Car Repair
- Car Payments, Utilities
- Academic Experiences
For more information, contact:
Megan Vo, Associate Dean of Student Development
Location: Founders Hall 102
Email: Megan.Vo@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-738-6335
How to Apply
The application opens on the first day of instruction for the semester and closes on the last day of instruction before finals. Awards may not be made until after the drop date.
Once an application is received, the student will receive a request for follow-up inquiries, including an intake meeting to review the documentation provided and explore any additional resources available both on and off campus.