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Consumer Information

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  • Temp Last Modified: 2025-03-04

In compliance with various federal and state regulations, CT State Community College provides information to students, parents and the general public about the college.

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Faculty and Staff

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External Links

Welcome CT State employees! This page will help you navigate this website with an emphasis on links and tools that are most useful to faculty and staff. We suggest bookmarking this page for easy access.

Quick Links

Links for Working With Students

Department

Academic Appeal Form

Academic Appeal Procedural Information

Academic Engagement Reinstatement Request

Enrollment Services

Capacity Overload for Non-Waitlisted Courses

Enrollment Services

Credit Variance for Program Completion Form

Enrollment Services

Please note that this page will continue to evolve as new web pages are added to the website. We welcome the input of faculty and staff. If you have a suggestion for a useful addition to this page, please email CTSTATE-web@ctstate.edu.

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Current Students

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This page is a great resource to help you find and navigate to the things you need to make the most of your time as a student at CT State. We suggest that you bookmark it so you can return easily!

Need help with your college email, logging into myCTState or other technical issues when taking classes?

Get IT Support

Find Your Next Class

Fund Your Next Class

Get Support

Whether you're "acing" life and your classes or riding the struggle bus, CT State has resources to support you academically and personally.

Disability and Accessibility Support 
If you have an eligible disability, you may be provided reasonable and appropriate accommodations.

Enrollment Verification
CT State offers the ability to obtain enrollment verifications, which can be sent to other educational institutions, potential employers or any other appropriate entities. 

Find a Form
Find many common forms that you may need as a student at CT State.

In-Person Assistance
The One Stop Enrollment Center is your go-to resource for all things related to your academic journey, from applying to graduating

Library 
Utilize online databases and research guides, borrow equipment, get help from librarians and book study rooms on your home campus.*

Mental Health and Wellness 
Counseling services, mental health and wellness training, mental health screenings and more, are available, for free, to all CT State students. 

Technology Assistance
The Information Technology department supports students, faculty and staff with CSCU-provided IT services, including email, WAN, internet, Blackboard, Banner, Office 365, client security, websites and more.

Tutoring and Academic Support 
Struggling with your class? Get tutoring and other academic support services* at your home campus or virtually

Life at CT State

Care Referral
If you are concerned about a member of the college community or observe any behavior that may involve risks to the safety and security of the college community, complete a CARE Referral online.

Commencement (Graduation)
Discover everything you need to know about commencement, from important dates and deadlines to ceremony details and graduation requirements.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Learn about how CT State is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.

Equity and Civil Rights
The Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR) works to promote a respectful, accessible and inclusive environment to all students, staff, and community within the CT State Community College, Charter Oak State College and CSCU System.

Getting Around CT State
Find directions, parking information, public transportation information and building maps. 
Download a chart with campus and high school building names and abbreviations to help identify your class location.

Office of the President
Keep up-to-date with communications from the CT State President and learn more about CT State leadership.

Student Activities and Clubs
Get involved on campus by joining a club or trying out a new activity.

Student Handbook
Review the official guide to student life at CT State.

*Services may vary by campus

Plan for the Semester

Academic Calendar
Plan for the semester ahead with these important dates and deadlines.

Finals Week
Determine when your Finals Week period will be held based on when your class normally meets during the semester.

Plan for Your Future

Academic Advising
As a student at CT State Community College, you're supported by two advisors. Your Guided Pathways (GP) Advisor will help you to develop and achieve your academic and career goals while your Faculty Advisor will work with you based on your program of study.

Career Services
Explore career options and prepare to achieve your career aspirations with support from our Career Services department.

Graduation (Commencement)
When it's time to graduate, you can find all the ceremony details here.

Transfer Planning
For student interested in transferring to another college or university after CT State.

Policies and Procedures

Academic Appeal Form 

Academic Appeal Procedural Information

Academic Integrity 
What constitutes cheating and plagiarism at CT State?

Academic Recognition 
Dean's List requirements and information about graduation honors that may be achieved.

Academic Standing 
Information about maintaining good academic standing and what an academic warning means.

Changing Your Major 
Learn how to switch majors.

Grades and Grade Points 
Letter and corresponding number grades and how they're used to calculate your GPA.

Title IX 
Learn about this law that allows all students to attend school in an environment free of harassment, sexual misconduct, and discrimination and how CT State supports this.

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Free Tuition at CT State

Posted in CT State.

  • Temp Last Modified: 2025-02-03

Did you know you may be able to attend CT State for free?

CT State offers funding that covers the gap between federal and state grants you receive and community college tuition and mandatory fees. To receive this additional funding, apply to CT State*, register for classes (6+ credits), and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Entry into the program is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition-Free funding is only available to qualifying students for the first 72 earned credit hours.

New

  • There is no longer a 48-month timeframe to complete your program to receive free tuition
  • Continuous enrollment is no longer required to keep your free tuition eligibility
  • Tuition-Free funding is designated as the “Mary Ann Handley Award”
  • It is no longer required to have graduated from a high school in Connecticut
  • Transitional students are eligible to participate

How to Qualify

Please note that tuition-free funding is available for the fall and spring terms only. It is not available for the summer term.

  • CT Resident
    Be a resident of the state of Connecticut
  • High School Graduate
    Be a high school graduate (GED and home-schooled students qualify)
  • Completed FAFSA
    Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with an official Student Aid Index, which is used to package federal, state, and often institutional aid and accept all awards
  • Complete All Requirements
    Students must satisfy all financial aid requirements
  • Part-Time or Full-Time
    Attend community college part- or full-time (6+ credits/semester)
  • Degree or Certificate Program
    Enroll in a degree or credit-bearing certificate program
  • Good Academic Standing
    Once enrolled, remain in good academic standing

Get Started

  • Select a Campus
    12 convenient locations and hundreds of areas of study
  • Apply for Admission*
    Apply online at your selected campus
  • Complete the FAFSA
    Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with an official Student Aid Index, which is used to package federal, state and often institutional aid and accept all awards
  • Complete All Requirements
    Students must satisfy all financial aid requirements
  • Register for 6+ credits
    Students must apply and register for 6+ credits

*This program is only available to full- or part-time students (6+ credits) who are enrolling in an upcoming semester and who began college in Fall 2020 or later.

**All registered courses must fulfill a requirement in your declared program of study to receive funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Am I eligible if I took college courses in high school?

    College credits completed prior to high school graduation will not exclude a student from receiving this funding.

  • Where do I go to fill out my FAFSA?

    To complete your FAFSA, go to studentaid.gov.

  • Which programs at my campus are eligible?

    Any degree or certificate program that can use Title IV funding within 72 credits is eligible. For example, you can go into nursing, culinary arts, etc. Your campus Guided Pathways advising office can help you choose.

  • If I'm already a student at a CT State campus, am I eligible?

    At this time, this program is only available to full or part-time students (6+ credits) enrolling in an upcoming semester and who began college in Fall 2020 or later.

  • I have some learning challenges and/or health concerns that may make it difficult to take 6+ credits per semester. Am I eligible?

    If you have a documented disability, we will work with you and your advisor to figure out the most credit hours that you'll be able to take for enrollment.

  • Do I have to accept federal student loans before this additional funding kicks in?

    No. Applicants must only accept all grants (Pell and institutional grants)–not loans–before funding becomes available.

  • I attended trade school but did not finish. Am I eligible?

    It depends on when you attended trade school. Trade and postsecondary schools count as prior enrollment, but you may be eligible if you did not attend prior to the Fall 2020 semester. We still encourage students to apply for admission as many other financial aid packages are available.

  • I graduated from high school a long time ago and would be a first-time college enrollee. May I take advantage of the program?

    Under the law as it is currently written, yes.

  • Are there any income requirements for eligibility?

    Under the law as it is currently written, no.

  • I graduated with a GED. Can I take advantage of the program?

    Yes, as long as you meet all other eligibility requirements.

  • Can I receive tuition-free funding for my summer courses?

    No. State law specifically excludes summer coursework from free tuition eligibility.  However, CT State combines winter intersession and spring semester enrollment for financial aid purposes, so students may be eligible to receive a free tuition award for winter coursework.

  • Do you have Spanish-speaking admission representatives for prospective students with Spanish-speaking parents or family members that want to learn more?

    Yes, there are multilingual representatives at each campus to assist students and their families.

  • Appeal Form

    Eligibility for this program is determined based on the eligibility criteria determined under Connecticut Public Act 19-117 and is expanded under Connecticut Public Act 23-204. Students who have lost the eligibility to participate have the right to an appeal. All appeals will be reviewed by the Appeals Committee, and decisions will be made in writing to the student with a copy of the decision kept on file with the attending Financial Aid office.

    Deadline: Mary Ann Handley Award Appeals must be submitted by the enrollment census date each semester (the 21st day after the first day of class).

    Download Appeal Form

  • Are transitional high school students eligible for Free Tuition?

    Yes, transitional high school students are eligible to participate in the Free Tuition program. These students must meet all of the regular program eligibility requirements, however they are eligible to take less than the required six (6) credit course load.

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