Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
TIP provides financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are first-generation college students or from disadvantaged backgrounds. It aims to increase college access and success for these students.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- Demographic: first-gen, low-income
- Must be a Connecticut resident
- Demonstrate exceptional financial need
- First-generation college student or from an underrepresented background
- Attend an eligible Connecticut institution
Required Materials
- FAFSA
- High school transcript
- Essay
Timeline
FAFSA priority deadline is February 15. Awards are determined by institutions based on available funds.
Tips
File your FAFSA as early as possible. In your essay, articulate your background and aspirations for higher education.