High School Students

THE WATERBURY PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

Every student that meets our criteria will become a Waterbury Promise Scholar

STEP 1:

BE A WATERBURY RESIDENT

STEP 2:

ATTEND ALL 4 YEARS OF H.S. AND GRADUATE FROM WPS, KAYNOR OR HOLY CROSS

STEP 3:

ACHIEVE A CUMULATIVE 3.0 GPA OR BETTER UPON GRADUATION

STEP 4:

ACHIEVE A 90% OR BETTER CUMULATIVE ATTENDANCE UPON GRADUATION

STEP 5:

COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A FAFSA

STEP 6:

APPLY FOR A 2 OR 4 YEAR CT BASED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

CONNECTICUT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

FAFSA RESOURCES

In order to receive the Promise scholarship each year you will have to complete your FAFSA. Here is some key information about college financial aid and the FAFSA.

Click HERE for a video overview of the process.

Complete your FAFSA as soon as possible on or after Oct. 1st at the official government site: fafsa.gov

The deadline for submitting is February 15th for priority consideration for financial aid, but we highly recommend you submit it earlier. The earlier you submit your FAFSA, the more financial aid you may receive. Click HERE for all federal and state deadlines.

Click HERE to better understand types of aid.

Once you submit your FAFSA, within a week or so, you will get your Student Aid Report (SAR). Look over your SAR carefully to make sure you didn’t make a mistake on your FAFSA form.

FAFSA-Verification is the process your school uses to confirm that the data reported on your FAFSA form is accurate. If you're selected for verification, your school will request additional documentation that supports the information you reported.

SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

Here are a few college scholarship websites that will direct you to scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship has its own requirements so read applications carefully. Warning: no legitimate scholarship will ask for money or require a fee.

American Savings Foundation
Connecticut Community Foundation
Connecticut Higher Education Trust Scholarship
Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority
Educationplanner.org
fafsa.ed.gov
fastweb.com
studentaid.ed.gov
petersons.com
Scholarships.com
Chegg.com
Cappex.com
Niche.com
Scholarshipmonkey.com

COLLEGE PARTNERS

These colleges provide a scholarship match to Promise Scholars who are admitted to their school:

University of Connecticut: Full match of $5,000
Eastern Connecticut State University: Match of up to $5,000
Post University: Match of up to $5,000
University of New Haven: Minimum $25,000 tuition scholarship

Remember you can use our scholarship at any accredited Connecticut undergraduate college or university.