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Strategies for Speeding Up Repayment on Federal Student Loans in 2023
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Start saving for college with only $25 and only 15 minutes. A college...more
Start saving for college with only $25 and only 15 minutes. A college...more
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A college account for babies in CT!
Did you know the state will provide up to $250 to start a college account for babies born in CT? Take advantage of this opportunity, and spread the word to...more
Did you know the state will provide up to $250 to start a college account for babies born in CT? Take advantage of this opportunity, and spread the word to...more
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How much do I really need to save for college? Not many people can save 100% of college costs. But every dollar saved is one dollar less you might... more
Paying for College Facts & Tips
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How Will the Number of Credits I Take Impact My Financial Aid?
You don't have to be enrolled full-time to receive most types of financial aid, but it does get tricky. In most cases, the amount of aid you receive will be determined by the number of credits you are currently taking.... more
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Smart Student Loan Borrowing
Taking the time to select the right loan and borrowing less in the first place can save you a lot of time, money and stress in the future. In this video, we'll discuss some smart borrowing strategies... more
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Introducing the Financial Aid Award Letter
Shortly after being accepted by a college, you’ll receive a financial aid award letter spelling out all the details of your financial aid package. In this video, we'll detail what you can expect to see...more
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Aggregate Limits for Federal Student Loans
"Aggregate Loan Limit" is a term that we often hear being referred to, but what does this term really mean?...more
Scholarships & Grants
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Scholarship Center
Learn how to optimize your scholarship search and find quality scholarships to help pay for school.... more
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CHESLA Need-Based Scholarship!
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Ultimate Guide to Earning a Scholarship
Scholarships are a great way to reduce your out of pocket cost of education. Follow our guide to maximize your potential savings...more
Student Loans
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The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority is committed to helping students and families finance the cost of higher education.
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Student Loan Affordability Calculator Will you be able to afford your future student loan payments? Quickly calculate if your student loans may be affordable for you based on your anticipated career and salary… more
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Loan Payments Calculator
When you decide to take out a loan, or borrow money of any kind, you need to understand the terms of the loan and your financial obligations in their entirety. The best way to stay organized and manage your borrowed money is by creating a repayment plan… more
When you decide to take out a loan, or borrow money of any kind, you need to understand the terms of the loan and your financial obligations in their entirety. The best way to stay organized and manage your borrowed money is by creating a repayment plan… more
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Determining How Much to Borrow
Whether this is the first year you’re considering borrowing student loans or you’ve been borrowing them for several years, there are several questions you need to ask yourself…more
Whether this is the first year you’re considering borrowing student loans or you’ve been borrowing them for several years, there are several questions you need to ask yourself…more
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CT residents manage their student loans!
Refinancing program dedicated to helping
CT residents manage their student loans!
Office of higher education
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Information for Students and Families; Comprehensive List of Connecticut Colleges and Universities.... more
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Fields of Study – Degree and Non-Degree Programs... more
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Student Financial Aid – Summary of State and Federal Programs..more
Department of Consumer Protection & Department of Banking
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The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection works with non- profits, businesses and educators to expand access to financial literacy for students across the state.
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The DOB regulates the financial services industry in Connecticut, and advocates for consumers and investors. We are the primary state regulator for securities, consumer credit and state-chartered banks and credit unions.