Financial Aid

Financial Aid
The primary function of the Financial Aid Office is to provide assistance in obtaining financial aid to students who would otherwise be unable to attend college due to economic limitations.
Capital Community College provides a variety of financial aid programs in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and jobs to eligible students. The amount and type of aid received is dependent upon the student’s financial need as well as annual federal and state allocations.
Financial Aid Office personnel are available to assist students in all phases of the financial aid process and in the financial planning aspects of higher education. They will answer any questions pertaining to financial aid and give counsel as needed.
Eligibility
In order to receive financial aid, students must:
- Be accepted for admission to the college and enrolled in a degree or eligible certificate program.
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Trust Territories.
- Be in good academic standing and making satisfactory academic progress.
- Be in compliance with draft regulation requirements.
- Not be in default on any previous student loan.
- Not owe a refund to any Title IV Higher Education Grant Program at any institution.
- Financial Aid Application for Undocumented Students
- Students selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education: Capital has partnered with Inceptia to expedite the federal verification process by utilizing the Verification Gateway online portal. Read more about verification.
- Special circumstance application for students who have completed the FAFSA but have had a significant change in their or their parents’ financial status that is not accurately reflected on the FAFSA. Please submit application to CA-FinAidHelp@ccc.commnet.edu.
How to Apply
Need help completing your 2020-2021 FAFSA?
How to Create Your Federal Student Aid ID
How to Fill Out the FAFSA
Overview of the Financial Aid Process
When to Apply
All application materials must be received on or before the dates listed below to ensure that an award decision will be made prior to the registration periods and the commencement of classes.
Fall Semester
- July 1- All Students
Spring Semester
- December 1 – All Students
Applications are accepted on a continuing basis throughout the year. However, since funds are limited, applicants are urged to file early and plan in advance. Financial aid is granted on a one-year basis; students must apply for assistance each year.
Scholarships
Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education, Inc.
Am I Eligible?
✔ High School Senior/GED equivalent or Undergraduate College Student
✔ Latinx student from Connecticut
✔ Demonstrated Financial Need
✔ Accepted to or attending an accredited institution of higher education
✔ A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater for all completed course work at the time of application.
✔ Applicants must attend full time and be seeking their first undergraduate degree.
✔ Demonstrated community service within the Latinx community.
How do I apply?
✔ Download and Complete the application: CALAHE Scholarship Application 2022 – 2023
✔ Undocumented/DACA students must submit the Verification of Financial Need form
✔ Application must be postmarked by: June 24, 2022. The preferred method of submission is via CALAHE’s email at calahe2017@gmail.com. Please note, applicants are required to submit all necessary documents listed in the scholarship prior to the deadline in order for it to be reviewed by the committee.
Note:
All Scholarship Recipients must attend the scholarship reception, the date and location to be determined. Students who do not, or cannot attend the reception will forfeit their award. This scholarship is renewable for one year only, recipients must reapply.
CONNTAC Scholarship Application 2021-2022
PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP:
The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative established the CONNTAC, Inc. Scholarship award to recognize participants who have overcome obstacles in order to pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. In order to accurately reflect the mission of CONNTAC, Inc. scholarships will be awarded ONLY to low-income individuals whose parents (mother or father) have NOT earned a Bachelor’s degree.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Individual must NOT be a client of another TRIO program within Connecticut. This includes any Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services or Ronald McNair Post Baccalaureate programs.
- Must be a documented CONNTAC – E.O.C client for FY 2021-2022 (September 2021 – August 2022). Contact the Central Office at (203) 634-7669 for further information.
- Demonstrate that you are low-income and or have financial need.4.Neither your mother nor your father has earned a Bachelor’s degree.5.Show you are attending or will be attending a post-secondary institution for the semester in which the award is given.
CONNTAC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2021-2022 (PDF)
2022 CHESLA Scholarship Program
CHESLA is excited to announce that the 2022 CHESLA Scholarship application for students pursuing an undergraduate degree is now open!
Awards are $3,000 for a full-time student and $1,500 for a student attending at least half-time.
To qualify, a student must:
- Be a resident of the State of Connecticut
- Be enrolled at least half-time
- Be enrolled and attending an eligible Connecticut state or non-profit, degree granting institution of higher education
- Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $6,000 or less per the student’s most recent FAFSA submission
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Not be in default on any CHESLA loans
Students can apply at https://www.chesla.org/scholarships.
CT Students for a Dream's Scholarship & Scholarships & Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
CT Students for a Dream’s Scholarship
Are you an Undocumented Student living in Connecticut or an Educator Supporting Undocumented Students?
Check out the information below as you may qualify for FREE MONEY TO ATTEND COLLEGE IN CT!
https://www.ct4adream.org/scholarship
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
Higher education can be a big cost for anyone, and undocumented students are no exception. In fact, undocumented students likely do not have easy access to the same financial aid resources as other students and may have to work harder to cover their expenses.
Fortunately, many schools and organizations offer grants and scholarships to undocumented students interested in higher education, including healthcare majors. All you need to do is know where to look. Scholarships like those listed below are financial benefits awarded to students who show exceptional promise. These awards often cover tuition and other educated-related expenses. They do not need to be repaid and are renewable in some cases.
https://www.edumed.org/financial-aid/undocumented-students-scholarships-resources/
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarships
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarships:
- Financial Planning Association of Connecticut, Inc. Scholarship Fund
- Town and County Club Fund
- Your Chance Scholarship Fund
Instructions to access applications
- Go to https://www.hfpgscholarships.org/2-year-college
- On the home page, select the type of college you will attend
- Click on the link to access the Hartford Foundation’s portal
- Create a profile and log onto the portal
- Complete the eligibility questions for scholarship applications to be uploaded to your dashboard
- Click Apply to start an application
2022-2023 Aid Application for CT Undocumented Students (AACTUS)
2022-2023 Aid Application for CT Undocumented Students (AACTUS)
- 2021-2022 Scholarship Application
- 2022 Verification of Financial Need
- 2022-23 Financial Aid Checklist for Undocumented Students Applying for Institutional Aid
- AACTUS 2022-23
- AACTUS-2022-2023-Spanish
Additional Resources
- FAFSA on the Web
- The Guide to Federal Student Aid
- U.S. Department of Education
- Financial Aid Info Page
- FastWeb
- Net Price Calculator – Personalized information about college costs.
Contact Information
Margaret Malaspina
Director of Financial Aid
Email: mmalaspina@capitalcc.edu
Dr. Jose Velez-Otero
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Email: jvelez-otero@capitalcc.edu