Private School Financial Aid in Connecticut
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Connecticut has no state voucher program, but 40% of private school families still get aid through school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $18,900/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Connecticut programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Connecticut Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
School-based financial aid
Connecticut independent schools routinely meet 75-100% of demonstrated need for admitted students
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in Connecticut
Connecticut has no state programs but its independent schools are among the most generous in the country. Schools like Hopkins, Loomis Chaffee, and Choate meet full demonstrated need. Catholic schools in the Hartford and Bridgeport dioceses offer sliding-scale tuition. Average tuition is high ($18,900) but so is average aid ($8,500). The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay is the biggest in the Northeast.
How to Apply for Aid in Connecticut
Apply for state programs first
Connecticut has no state-funded program. Skip to step 2.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.