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Financial Aid Office
Willard-DiLoreto Hall
W208
(860) 832-2200
finaid@ccsu.edu

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Office Hours

Monday—Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Federal School Code: 001378

Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid provides financial aid information, support, and guidance to Central’s current and prospective students. Our Financial Aid team recognize that each student’s journey is unique and provides each student the individual support they need to plan for their future success. The result is a financial aid package and plan that fits your need!

2025-2026 FAFSA is now available to complete

We encourage everyone to complete a FAFSA. An early FAFSA opens the opportunity to Grant funds available through the University. Late applicants can still qualify for Direct Loans and Pell Grants, if eligible.

We encourage current and Spring semester students to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA.

Pell Promise

At Central Connecticut State University, we’re committed to supporting the academic success of our Pell Grant recipients. That’s why we created the Pell Promise Initiative — a financial aid program that ensures qualifying students can attend tuition-free.

What is the Pell Promise Initiative?

The Pell Promise Initiative is a last-dollar scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition and fees for eligible students after federal and state aid is applied.

Who is eligible?

  • Full-time students starting in Fall 2025
  • First-time or transfer students
  • Must submit the FAFSA prior to March 1st
  • Must have a Student Aid Index (SAI) between -1500 and 6655

How it works

Once your federal Pell Grant and state aid are applied, Pell Promise covers any remaining tuition and fees. This means no out-of-pocket academic costs for qualifying students.

Important Notes

  • Available to full-time students only
  • Pell Promise funds are not refundable
  • Any additional resources received including grants and scholarships will result in the reduction of Pell Promise funds
  • Students participating in a Consortium Agreement are excluded
  • Students earning a second bachelor’s degree are excluded
  • Housing and Food are not included 

We’re proud to make college more affordable — and your success more achievable — with Pell Promise.

Federal Student Aid Resources

Submitting Documents

Documents may be submitted using our Online Document Submission tool, emailed (be sure to Password Protect private information), or faxed (860.832.3330).

Be sure to monitor your Central e-mail address or periodically check Central Pipeline for Financial Aid Offers and/or Requirements.

Student Financial Literacy & Support

The Office of Financial Literacy provides students the knowledge and support they need to successfully navigate the challenges that come along with financing an education, living on their own for the first time, and paying their bills. Tambien hablamos español.

Learn more at: ccsu.edu/studentFinancialLiteracy