For those students interested in applying for federal financial aid, the first step is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – online. The FAFSA is not required as part of ...

Need based financial aid eligibility is defined as "the amount remaining after subtracting the calculated family contribution and outside resources from the cost of education." The Connecticut College ...

Without the FAFSA, many students and their families eliminate their possible eligibility for need-based financial aid, as well as access to federal student or parent loans. Unfortunately ...

The Pell Grant Program is a need based federal program providing grant assistance to low-income students. Students must complete and submit the FAFSA form each year to have their eligibility ...