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Title IV Authorization Frequently Asked Questions

What are federal Title IV funds? Title IV funds are federal student aid funds, which are from federal student aid programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of Education regulations only allow schools to use your Federal Student Aid to pay for current academic year institutional charges, unless you have granted […]

Private Scholarship Deferment

You may request a deferment for outside (i.e. private) scholarships. These are defined as any private scholarship that a student receives that is NOT part of your financial aid package or from a university department. We do not accept deferral requests for the Summer & Winter Sessions. If you have an outside (i.e., private) scholarship […]

Education Abroad Fees

Please visit Education Abroad for program information. Please contact the Education Abroad Office at abroad@uconn.edu for any specific questions related to Education Abroad. Important Information: Students that take credits in addition to the Education Abroad program will be charged additional tuition and the General University fee depending on their Education Abroad program during the fall […]

New England Regional Student Program

The University of Connecticut participates in the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break Program, also known as the New England Regional Student Program. Students who are legal residents in New England states may qualify for a reduced New England Regional tuition rate if they are enrolled in an eligible major. New England States […]

Perkins/NFLP Holds and Late Payments

Why do I have a Perkins/NFLP hold on my records? The three primary reasons why you may have a Perkins/NFLP hold on your records are: Your loan account is past due. Your loan data information form is incomplete or not properly filled out. You have not completed loan exit counseling or are missing information associated […]

1098-T Frequently Asked Questions

The Form 1098-T is a statement that colleges and universities are required to issue to certain students. It provides the total dollar amount paid by the student for what is referred to as qualified tuition and related expenses (or “QTRE”) in a single tax year. Your Form 1098-T will be available to you electronically on […]

1098-T Tax Form

The 1098-T Tax Form is a tuition statement that colleges and universities are required to issue to most students who paid for “qualified educational expenses” in the preceding calendar year. Qualified educational expenses include tuition and mandatory enrollment fees as well as equipment fees that are required for courses. When determining whether a student is eligible […]

2024-2025 Housing Rates

Below are direct educational costs as billed directly by the University. This is different than Cost of Attendance. The total Cost of Attendance (COA) includes direct educational costs (i.e., tuition, fees, housing, and food) and indirect costs. Indirect costs include books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses, loan fees, and professional licensure […]