PROMISE SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

​We want you to become a Promise Scholar. The scholarship is waiting for you. It’s simple:

STEP 1:
BE A WATERBURY RESIDENT 

STEP 2:
ATTEND 4 YEARS OF H.S. & GRADUATE FROM WPS, KAYNOR OR HOLY CROSS 

STEP 3:
EARN 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 THE FAFSA 

STEP 6:
APPLY TO A 2 OR 4 YEAR CT BASED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 

FAFSA RESOURCES
In order to receive the Promise Scholarship, each year you will have to complete your FAFSA. Here is 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.

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 2 year or 4 year Connecticut accredited college or university​.

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CONTACT

info@waterburypromise.org
Phone: ​203-574-6601
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236 Grand Street, Suite 120
Waterbury, CT 06702
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