In The News - James Mosley

James M. Mosley received a Bachelor of General Studies with concentrations in Social Science and Biology at Commencement on May 18, but he doesn't plan on stopping there... Click here to read the rest of Mosley's story written by University Relations Writer Anne M. Pappalardo.

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Register now!!!  Seats are still available for Summer courses.  Click here to check for availability.   There are many options available this summer.  50  6-day, intensive courses.  140  3 and 6-week courses.  Do you want to graduate early?  This is the summer to be at Eastern.  Any questions?  Call us at (860) 465-5125.

Check below for Fall Semester Registration Dates:

July 1         Registration begins for Everyone

If you have any questions, please, contact your advisor.

For the Main Campus, the advisement appointment number is 860-465-0206.

For Groton, please, contact Gail Turner at 860-446-9457.

For Vernon, please, contact George Steele at 860-871-8482.

For the Submarine Base, please, contact Jennifer Beatty at 860-445-0333.

Courses are available to all students, degree and non-degree.  If you need additional assistance, please, contact our office at (860) 465-5125 or (860) 465-0206.   Click here to see all the updated information about registering and viewing classes for Summer 2008. 

All part time students applying for admission must fulfill the university's health requirements. Part Time students must submit evidence of measles (rubeola), German measles (rubella), and the tuberculosis risk assessment. All part time students need to complete the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and provide documentation of TB risk.  Part time students will need to fill out and return this form to the health services.

March 15, 2008 is the deadline date for on time filing of the FAFSA for the up coming 2008-2009 academic year.  If you've missed the deadline, it is still important to file if you would like financial aid.

Failure to file the FAFSA by Eastern's deadline date could result in reduced financial aid. It is important to understand that financial aid is not an unlimited resource. There is a limited amount of monies to go around, and schools must establish criteria by which the funds are distributed. The most common criteria are "deadline dates". Simply put, the funds will go to the students who do what they need to do-when they need to do it.

There is no filing fee attached to the FAFSA. The FAFSA should be completed as soon after January 1, 2008 as possible. The sooner you file the sooner you are likely to hear from us regarding eligibility. We recommend that you file the FAFSA on the web by going HERE or you can file via "hard copy" obtained from the financial aid office.

One of the most common reasons we receive from families as to why they were late is that they were waiting to file their federal tax return and use actual figures. DO NOT hold up the filling of the FAFSA for any reason. You are given the option to "estimate" your figures, and update at a later date. Remember to list Eastern Connecticut State University as a recipient school to receive your information. Our school code to put on the FAFSA is 001425.

Once you have filed your FAFSA, you will receive notification from the processor and our office will also receive your information. We will follow up the requests for additional paperwork from you. Please comply with all requests in a timely fashion. Remember-the sooner you supply the information, the sooner you will receive financial aid notification.

The financial aid office is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the financial aid process. Please contact them with the information provided below with any questions or concerns you may have and they will promptly reply to you.

More information can be found on the Financial Aid website

Or contact:

Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services
Wood Support Services Center, first floor
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06226

Telephone: (860) 465-5205

Fax: (860) 465-2811

Email: financialaid@easternct.edu

Upcomming Events for Fall:

Block Party 2008
September 18, 2008
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wood 2nd Floor Open House

4th Annual Accounting Career Fair
October 9, 2008
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Betty Tipton Room (BTR) – Student Center

Graduate School Fair
November 4, 2008
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Betty Tipton Room (BTR) – Student Center

Check here for more information.

• FAFSA has to be filed in order to be eligible for Financial Aid. Eastern's deadline for fall students is March 15th for priority consideration. For spring admits, the deadline is November 15th.
• Must be matriculated for at least 6 credits. However, a student who has 3 credits and is matriculated may be eligible for a PELL grant depending on their EFC (Expected Family Contribution.)
• Consortium Agreements with the Connecticut Community Colleges must have signatures from both schools and have Eastern as the "host" school where the student is matriculated. Ken Briggs is the contact person for these agreements and can be reached at (860) 465-0349.
• Any further questions may be answered by visiting our website at: http://www.easternct.edu/depts/finaid
• If a student wishes to speak with a staff member, the can do so by calling (860) 465-5205.

Click here for information on fees, payment, loans, scholarships, waivers, and different payment options.

Click here for more details on Groton Fast Track Info Sessions.  Click here for information on Fast Track.

For information about how to register for CLEP test, please, call (860) 465-0206.  For complete schedule of off-campus test dates through January 2009, click here.

Eastern Connecticut State University has teamed with TuitionPay to offer you the TuitionPay Monthly Payment Plan. The plan is interest-free and allows you to spread your tuition and fees over a number of months.

You can enroll in the plan by term or for the year. If you enroll in the payment plan for one term, the enrollment fee is $35 and you will make three payments. If you will be attending Eastern for the Fall and Spring terms, you can enroll in the annual plan. The enrollment fee for the annual plan is $55 and your annual tuition and fees are spread over 10 payments. You are not allowed to spread your tuition and fees for one term over 10 months.

The plan does not cover Summer or Intersession terms. Your TuitionPay Monthly Plan should be established as early as possible for smaller, more manageable monthly payments. If you enroll in the plan after it has started, you must make up the necessary back payments.

For additional information or to enroll in the payment plan, you can contact TuitionPay by calling (800) 635-0120, by email, info@tutitonpay.com or by visiting their website.

Hope Credit - You can or your dependents may be eligible for up to $1,500 of tax credit  for the first two years of post secondary education expenses paid on or after January 1 1999. To qualify, you must enroll at lest half-time (6 credits per semester).

Lifetime Learning Credit - This credit applies to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education coursework paid on or after January 1, 1999. A family can claim on its tax return a credit equal to 20% of the first $5,000 of all post secondary expenses each tax year.

Both of these taxes credits phase out gradually based on modified adjusted gross income.

Please consult the financial aid office, IRS, or your tax advisor for further information.

Library Café - Open 8:30-1:30, M-F

2008 SUMMER SPORTS CENTER SCHEDULE
Monday, May 19th – Sunday, August 31st
Monday – Friday: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
CLOSED Mon, 5/26 & Fri, 7/4

2008 SUMMER POOL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 27– Sunday, August 31st
Monday – Thursday: 8:00AM - 10:00AM, 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 10:00AM, Noon - 1:00PM
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
CLOSED Fri, 7/4

Schedules are subject to change.

Ages:  6-16
Date:  July 21-25
Time:  9AM – 1PM
Cost:  $150

Sports Offered:

• Basketball
• Softball
• Lacrosse
• Sports Conditioning
• Soccer
• Field Hockey

To register contact Diana Pepin at 465-5182 or e-mail: pepind@easternct.edu.