# ConnCAP grant

> Amount varies from Connecticut Office of Higher Education. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/conncap-grant
- Provider: Connecticut Office of Higher Education (State)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ct
- Official page: https://portal.ct.gov/ohe/grant-initiatives
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The ConnCAP grant is a state-funded initiative administered by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. This program specifically targets disadvantaged middle and high school students residing in Connecticut. Rather than providing direct financial aid to individual students, the grant funds pre-college programs designed to support these students throughout their secondary education. The primary goals of the initiative are to help participants successfully graduate from high school and prepare them to succeed in their future college endeavors. Because this program funds preparatory services and educational support systems rather than traditional college tuition, it operates differently from standard state financial aid. Students interested in participating do not apply through the FAFSA or state financial aid applications, but rather through the specific pre-college programs funded by this grant. For information on current deadlines, applicants should see the official page for current dates.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CT
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade
- Targeted at disadvantaged middle and high school students in Connecticut.

## How to apply

Students participate through funded pre-college programs at local schools and partner organizations.

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