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Going to college is one of the most important investments you will make in your lifetime. We want Eastern Connecticut State University to be the key to your future success. The Office of Financial Aid provides current and prospective students with the financial aid information, guidance, and timely monetary assistance they need in pursuit of a college education. Aid support ranges from grants and scholarships to loans and student employment.
Financial Aid Office/Window HoursMon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Scholarships, grants, loans and employment are available to help finance your education. Students must be matriculated and seeking a degree for grants and federal loans.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by students and their families to apply for financial aid.
Learn more about FAFSA
Scholarships do not have to be repaid. They are typically awarded based on academic achievement or other talents, sometimes in combination with financial need.
Learn more about Scholarships
Grants are based on financial need and don’t have to be repaid. While Pell Grants guarantee funding to eligible students, other grants have limited funding.
Learn more about Grants
Loans include federally-funded and privately funded programs. Loans must be repaid over time and interest rates vary. They require at least half-time enrollment.
Learn more about Loans
Students can help finance their education by working while at Eastern. Eastern has on- and off-campus jobs. View and apply for available jobs.
Learn more about Employment88%
full-time undergraduates receive aid
$25,794
(total cost, in-state, on campus)
700+
Student Jobs
$6.8M
Merit aid
$13.3M
Need-based aid
Learn about the types of financial aid available to you, including loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study. You can also find out about financial aid forms—such as the FAFSA form.
| Financial Aid Office (860) 465-5205 (860) 465-2811 financialaid@easternct.edu |
Financial Aid Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Veteran’s Affairs (860) 465-5096 (860) 465-2811 veteransaff@easternct.edu |
Financial Aid Window Hours Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
