CT State Housatonic to Host FAFSA Assistance Sessions for Prospective and Current Students

Connecticut State Community College Housatonic will host a series of FAFSA assistance sessions on Jan. 13,21 and 29, providing hands-on support to students and families completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The sessions are open to prospective and current CT State Housatonic students, as well as parents and family members who support them through the financial aid process. Staff from CT State Financial Aid Services will be available to answer questions, assist with FAFSA completion and renewals, and help attendees understand next steps.

“These sessions are designed to remove barriers and ensure students and families feel confident navigating the financial aid process,” said Kimberly Wood, campus supervisor in Enrollment Services at CT State Housatonic. “Completing the FAFSA early can make a significant difference in accessing tuition assistance and institutional aid.”

Connecticut’s priority FAFSA deadline is Feb. 15, though students are strongly encouraged to submit as early as possible to maximize eligibility for available funding. Event details and session times are listed on the CT State events calendar at:
https://calendar.ctstate.edu/all/search/fafsa

Completion of the FAFSA is also the first step toward accessing CT State’s free tuition program, which is available to eligible Connecticut residents attending college for the first time. Students who first enrolled in college in fall 2020 or later may also qualify. The program is not income-based, and funding is awarded on a rolling basis. All students planning to enroll full- or part-time are encouraged to complete the FAFSA, even if they do not expect to qualify for need-based aid.

Prospective students still have time to apply and enroll for the Spring 2026 semester, which begins Jan. 23. Applicants should apply to CT State Housatonic at ctstate.edu/apply and complete the 2025–2026 FAFSA at fafsa.gov, selecting CT State’s federal school code 007635. Eligibility details for free tuition are available at ctstate.edu/free-tuition.

CT State Housatonic offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs across a wide range of academic and career-focused fields, many of which are eligible for federal financial aid. Students may enroll full- or part-time and begin coursework this spring.

Contact: Sherifdeen Dhikrullah, Public Relations Coordinator, CT State Housatonic
W: 203-332-5086 | C: 475-450-2900 |
CT State Housatonic — 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, Conn.