HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Higher Education today announced that the Connecticut Student Loan Reimbursement Program has opened a new grant round and is now accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year.
Established in 2024, this program was created to provide direct financial relief to Connecticut residents burdened by student loan debt. Eligible applicants can apply for reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 per year, with a maximum reimbursement of $20,000 over four years. Under the program, a new grant round launches each year, providing reimbursements for payments made during the preceding calendar year.
Eligible applicants may qualify if they:
- Are Connecticut residents and meet program residency requirements;
- Made qualifying student loan payments during the 2025 calendar year;
- Earned a degree from a Connecticut institution of higher education or completed a state-approved program required for professional licensure or certification;
- Meet income limits of $125,000 for single filers or $175,000 for married filers;
- Completed required community service or qualify for a hardship waiver in certain circumstances.
Applications must be submitted online through the CT Scholars portal, where applicants need to complete an application and upload required documentation. To learn more, click here.