CRITERIA

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 

ACCREDITED CONNECTICUT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Albertus Magnus College
Central CT State University
Charter Oak State College
Connecticut College
CT State Community College Asnuntuck
CT State Community College Capital 
CT State Community College Gateway 
CT State Community College Housatonic 
CT State Community College Manchester 
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CT State Community College Middlesex 
CT State Community College Manchester 
CT State Community College Middlesex ​
CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley 
CT State Community College Northwestern 
CT State Community College Norwalk 
CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley 
​CT State Community College Three Rivers 
CT State Community College Tunxis 





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Eastern CT State University
​Fairfield University​
​Goodwin University 
Mitchell College
Paier College of Art
Post University
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
Southern CT State University

​Trinity College
​United States Coast Guard Academy
University of Bridgeport
University of Connecticut
University of Hartford
University of New Haven
University of Saint Joseph
Wesleyan University
 CT State University
Yale University

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
• mainstreetwaterbury.com/sasala-scholarship
• petersons.com
• Scholarships.com
• Chegg.com
• Cappex.com
• Niche.com
• bold.org
• thedream.us/scholarship

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 

Southern Connecticut State University and Western Connecticut State University provide on campus support services to support Promise Scholars and their success. 
Remember you can use our scholarship at any accredited Connecticut undergraduate college or university.

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