A grant is a form of financial aid that is considered “free money” and therefore does not need to be repaid. Students must demonstrate financial need to be considered for the following grants.

For all students, we award on the basis of full-time enrollment. Grants may be reduced or canceled for part-time enrollment.

For Undergraduate Students

• Federal Pell Grants (PELL) are based on the information a student provides on their FAFSA.  Matriculated undergraduates may qualify for Pell Grants ranging from $0 to $7,395 for the 2024/2025 year.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a grant program available to matriculated undergraduate students who demonstrate extreme financial need, with priority to full time Pell recipients with a negative or zero student aid index (SAI). The SEOG grants at Southern range from $200 to $1000 per academic year. Funds are limited and depend on Southern's yearly allocations.
• Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Grant (formerly Governor's Scholarship) (GOV-N) is a grant available to undergraduate students who are Connecticut residents and demonstrate exceptional financial need.  The scholarship is based on information on your FAFSA and the availability of funds.  The award ranges from $500 to $4,500 per academic year.
• Connecticut State University Grant (CSUG) is awarded to full time undergraduate students regardless of residency and based on the information on the FAFSA.  These awards vary considerably based on funding availability and the date of the application.  

For Graduate Students

Connecticut State University Grant (CSUG) is awarded to graduate students regardless of residency and based on the information on the FAFSA. These awards vary considerably based on funding availability and the date of the application.  To be considered for this grant, a student must maintain satisfactory academic progress and demonstrate financial need according to the information provided on the FAFSA.  Preference is given to full time students (minimum of 9 credits). If you receive this grant, you must complete the Financial Aid Authorization questions in Banner.