Grants
Grant awards are
similar to educational loans because they are also based on
financial need. However, unlike loans, grants are not repaid.
Students should complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants. Below are
a few of the primary grant programs:
Tuition Remission Grants are offered to eligible full-time undergraduates pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
University Grants are offered to eligible full-time undergraduates pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
Federal Pell Grants are offered to eligible students with exceptional financial need who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are offered to eligible full-time undergraduates who have exceptional financial need (also typically Pell Grant recipients) and who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. |
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally
funded program for students who demonstrate financial need.
The FWS program offers a wide variety of part-time positions
at UConn’s main campus in Storrs and five regional campuses.
On- and off-campus community service positions are also available.
Unlike other forms of financial aid, a FWS award is not applied
to a student’s fee bill. Instead, you will receive a
biweekly paycheck for hours worked to spend at your discretion.
Students interested in the Federal Work-Study program should
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
