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Connecticut Student Loan Reimbursement Program is a grant from the Connecticut Office of Higher Education that reimburses qualifying Connecticut residents for student loan payments made toward degrees or credentials earned at Connecticut institutions. The program provides up to $5,000 per year for up to four years, for a maximum benefit of $20,000.
Eligible recipients must be Connecticut residents who graduated from a public or private Connecticut college or university, earned a qualifying degree or professional credential, made student loan payments in the prior year, meet income limits, and completed required community service or qualify for a hardship waiver. Awards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis within allocated funds.
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Student Loan Reimbursement Program | Connecticut House Democrats Assistant Majority Leader Proudly Serving Milford Legislative Office Building, Room 5006 800-842-8267 | 860-240-8585 Student Loan Reimbursement Program Starting January 1 , Connecticut college students will be able to benefit from a bill we passed to alleviate student loan debt.
The reimbursement program, led by House Democrats and the first of its kind in the nation, provides up to $5,000 per year for up to four years (up to $20,000) in loan forgiveness. Six million dollars has been allocated in the current budget cycle and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Office of Higher Education (OHE) may approve the participation of any person in the student loan reimbursement program who meets the following requirements: Must have graduated from a public or private college or university in Connecticut with a bachelor’s or associate degree or have an occupational/professional license or certificate or left such college in good standing and was granted a hardship waiver by the Office of Higher Education Must be a Connecticut resident for at least five consecutive years Must have an income below $125,000 if filing single in 2023 Must have an income below $175,000 if filing married in 2023 Must have made payments towards student loans Must have 50 hours of volunteering time after January 1, 2024 This program represents a true bipartisan effort and will have a direct impact not only on Connecticut’s economy but also on its workforce.
Questions should be directed to OHE. SLRP@CT. GOV .
The application process opens on January 1. Click here for more information and/or to apply in January
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Connecticut residents who made qualifying student loan payments in 2025, earned a degree from a Connecticut institution, meet income limits, and completed required community service or qualify for a hardship waiver. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 per year, maximum $20,000 over four years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Connecticut Student Loan Reimbursement Program is funded by Connecticut Office of Higher Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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