Higher Education

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• Career Schools

  Those looking for a state-approved hospital-based school can research the seven schools on the state's approved list. Hospital-based programs include nursing, allied health careers and ultrasound training.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education

• College Preparation

  Young people prepping for college can find information about the PSAT, SAT, Advanced Placement exams, and learn about the University of Connecticut’s Early College Experience program.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education

• Colleges and Universities Search

  A college search tool that allows students to learn about Connecticut's colleges and universities, and narrow their search to identify public and private colleges that offer a desired program or field of study.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education

• Connecticut Higher Education System Data and Trends Report

  An analysis of the enrollment, financial aid resources, and the effects of grants and scholarship programs on Connecticut college students. The report also answers a series of questions proposed by the General Assembly Appropriations Subcommittee.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education

• Connecticut State College and Universities

  High school graduates looking for a college education close to home can apply to 17 state colleges and universities, including two-and four-year institutions. The state site includes admissions, curriculum and tuition information.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education

• Connecticut State Library

  The State Library provides a variety of library, information, archival, public records, museum, and administrative services for citizens of Connecticut.

  Agency: Connecticut State Library

• CT Distance Learning Consortium

  Students and adults interested in distance learning can search for online programs of study offered through the CT Distance Learning Consortium.

  Agency: Department of Education

• CT Higher Education Trust (CHET)

  The Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) program allows parents to save for college at a substantial tax savings. Money deposited in the CHET account is exempt from federal and state income tax until it is withdrawn.

  Agency: Office of the State Treasurer

• Financial Aid – General Information

  Look up information about federal and state financial aid programs, review the differences between grants and loans and learn about state programs.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education

• Higher Education Programs and Initiatives

  Learn about programs that could help pay for college and make it easier to switch careers.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education

• Immunization Laws and Regulations

  Information about Immunization requirements elementary, middle, high school and college.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Increasing Access to Higher Education

  Many homeless teens would like to attend college but lack the guidance to apply and then support themselves once admitted. A guide for colleges includes tips for helping homeless students qualify for financial aid and lists federal programs that can help support them.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Paying for College: Your Guide to State and Federal College Aid Programs

  The college financial aid process can be confusing. The Department of Higher Education has a guide explaining the financial aid process, the types of financial aid available to Connecticut students and links to other sources of information.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education

• researchIT CT - Free Online Resources

  researchIT CT offers free online resources as a service of the CT State Library. Here you will find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles for Connecticut public, K12, and academic libraries and their users. We also offer a collection of downloadable eAudios and eBooks for Connecticut residents with valid CT public library card numbers.

  Agency: Connecticut State Library

• UConn

  The University of Connecticut is one of the top public research universities in the nation, with more than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls, and the community. Knowledge exploration throughout the University's network of campuses is united by a culture of innovation.

  Agency: Office of Higher Education