# Promoting Academically Successful Students (PASS)

> 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/promoting-academically-successful-students-pass
- 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/knowledge-base/articles/grant-initiatives/minority-advancement-program
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Promoting Academically Successful Students (PASS) program is a state-supported initiative administered by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. Rather than providing direct scholarships to individual applicants, this program distributes grants directly to participating Connecticut colleges and universities. The funding is designed to help these institutions develop and sustain initiatives that support student success, academic progress, and overall retention rates on their campuses. Because the program operates through institutional grants rather than direct student aid, it does not function as a traditional scholarship that students apply for using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a state financial aid form. Instead, eligible institutions receive the funding to run supportive programming for their student bodies. Students attending participating Connecticut schools should contact their institution's financial aid or student affairs office to learn how to benefit from PASS-funded services. For current dates and deadlines, please see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CT
- Education level: Undergraduate
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college, Private college
- Grants are awarded to Connecticut colleges and universities to support student success and retention.

## How to apply

Connecticut colleges and universities apply for these competitive institutional grants to establish and run student success programs on their campuses.

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