Naugatuck Valley Community College is Becoming CT State Naugatuck Valley on July 1, 2023!

The CT State admissions application is now open for Fall 2023 Enrollment.

Select an application below based on how you would like to enroll:

Fall 2023 Application | Summer 2023 Application | Spring 2023 Application | Winter 2022 Application

Application for Nursing or Allied Health Program Student

Welcome!

Follow the steps below to successfully apply for nursing or allied health selective admission programs.

Please be sure you are familiar with the special admissions requirements for the program to which you are applying.

Questions? We are here for you. Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 203-575-8080 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Selective Admission Application Periods

Nursing: 10/1/2022-2/1/2023

Physical Therapist Assistant: 4/1/2022 – 8/1/2022

Radiologic Tech: 10/1/2022-2/1/2023

Respiratory Care: 10/1/2022-2/1/2023

Now follow these 4 Easy Steps to Enroll

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Apply to NVCCApply and submit your supporting documents.

Complete our online application.

Along with your application, you'll need to provide the following documents:

Proof of High School Diploma or GED
Please provide proof of high school completion by uploading a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or an official high school transcript with date of graduation.
Immunization Records
State law requires all degree-seeking students born after 12/31/1956 to submit immunization documentation for two doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR). Those born after 12/31/1979 are required to also submit immunization documentation for two doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox).

Proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Immunity (NEW REQUIREMENTS)

For students born after December 31, 1956: Connecticut State Law requires that all full-time (degree seeking and non-degree/non-matriculating) and part-time matriculating students enrolled in post-secondary schools be adequately protected against measles, mumps and rubella. Beginning August 1, 2010 all full-time and matriculating students, except those born in the continental United States prior to January 1, 1980 must provide proof of immunization against Varicella (chicken pox). Student must have two (2) doses of each vaccine administered at least one (1) month apart to insure adequate immunization.

Download the Proof of Immunization Form.

The following proof will be accepted:
- a physician’s statement indicating date of vaccination
- laboratory evidence (blood test) demonstrating immunity
- a copy of a primary/secondary school health record showing dates of immunization(s)
Previous College Transcripts
Submit official final transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges, regardless of age of transcripts and applicability to the program for which you are applying. This includes college credits earned while in high school. Transcripts must be dated no later than your programs application deadline to qualify. Transcripts with “in-progress” grades will need to be re-submitted once coursework is completed and by the application deadline.
What is the difference between an Official and Unofficial transcript?

Official transcripts are prepared by a college bearing their official seal and provided in a sealed envelope. If the envelope is opened by anyone other than an official at the receiving college, it is no longer considered official.

Unofficial transcripts is a record of college classes taken including grades received. The document can be produced by the college or student, but does not have a raised college seal. It may also be a transcript that bears the official seal, but is not in the original sealed envelope. These transcripts can be emailed or faxed to NVCC.

How do I know what kind of transcript is needed?

To Waive Placement Testing or Prerequisite Requirements (Unofficial transcript accepted)
Unofficial college transcripts may be submitted to waive placement testing and prerequisite requirements. Contact the respective college to request your transcript. These transcripts may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or faxed to 203-596-8766.

To transfer credits to NVCC (Official transcript needed)
An official college transcript is required to assess if your courses are eligible for transfer towards your NVCC degree or certificate. Contact the respective college to request your official transcript or CollegeBoard.org to transfer AP credits. Transcripts are only considered official when received in the original sealed envelope. Transcripts may be sent from the college directly to the Admissions Office.

Naugatuck Valley Community College
Admissions, Room K502
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708

Please note: Official college transcripts may also be used to waive placement testing or prerequisite requirements.
Previous Test Scores
If you have taken the SAT’s, ACT's and/or GED's, submit test scores to determine if you are eligible to be waived from the Accuplacer Assessment test.

Submit official AP (Advanced Placement) or CLEP (College Level Examination Program) test results if you will be using one of these exams to satisfy any admission requirements.

SAT and/or ACT minimum scores to be waived from placement testing:
- SAT: Prior to March 2016: 500 in Math and/or 450 in Critical Reading or Writing
- SAT: March 2016 and later: 530 in Math and/or 26 in Writing Language, 25 in Reading or 510 in Evidence Based Reading/Writing
- ACT: 18 in Math and/or 21 in English, or 47 in English & Reading combined.
- GED: 165 in GED Math Reasoning Test / 165 GED Reasoning Language Arts Test
Request your SAT, ACT or AP test scores

CLEP (College Level Examination Program) information and testing at NVCC
TEAS Test Scores ( Nursing and PTA Applicants Only)
Nursing or PTA applicants submit your official ATI-TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) results, if NOT taken at a CT Community College.
Learn more about ATI-TEAS
Volunteer Observation Log (PTA Applicants Only)

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Email all application materials by the program application date to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Selective Admission Application Periods

Nursing: 10/1/2022-2/1/2023

Physical Therapist Assistant: 4/1/2022 – 8/1/2022

Radiologic Tech: 10/1/2022-2/1/2023

Respiratory Care: 10/1/2022-2/1/2023

Apply for Selective Admissions Program

Now that you've applied to NVCC, you are ready to submit your application to the selective admissions program in which you'd like to enroll.

Please note - once your selective admissions application has been received, all communications regarding the application status will be sent to your college assigned email account issued at the time of acceptance to NVCC.

Please click on the program to which you would like to apply:

PHYSCIAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT APPLICATION

Apply for Financial Aid

Concerned about paying for college? All degree-seeking students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. While not everyone will qualify for assistance, a student should never assume he or she is ineligible without applying first. Apply for financial aid each academic year that you wish to be considered.

The FAFSA is now available as early as October 1 for the following academic year--NVCC's federal school code is 006982

One of the most important tips for getting started is to apply for financial aid early.

IMPORTANT: All personal and contact information entered into the college application and FAFSA application must be exactly the same. If abbreviations are used they must be entered identically in both applications (examples: address abbreviations like St. or Ave., full name including Jr).

Virtual Advising & Registration

Once you have been accepted to NVCC, you will receive an email from Admissions with instructions on how to register for your virtual advising and registration session.

At this personal advising session you will work with your advisor to build your class schedule and register for classes.

Pay Your Tuition

Your final step is to make a payment.

Payment options include cash, check and credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express). An Installment Payment Plan is also available.

If you've received a financial aid award, you may not have to make a payment; please discuss payment responsibilities with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About the BOR Refund Policy

Policies are set by the Connecticut Board of Regents. Refund checks will be sent from the Board of Regents directly to the student. Policy assumes the student is paid in full at the time the course is dropped. If you withdraw from your class(es) and do not intend to register for additional classes within the same semester, you can request a refund through the Registrar provided the withdrawal is within the designated deadlines. Requests can be made:

in writing
by fax at 203-575-8085
via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (must be sent from your college email account).
Refund requests are not accepted by phone.

Connecticut State Community Colleges Refund and Withdrawal Policy

Refunds

Traditional Fall/Spring Semester Courses:

Students who drop courses prior to the term or up until the 7th day of the term having elapsed (i.e. 10% of the term) will be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and fees.
Students who drop subsequently to the 7th day of the term but prior to the 21st day of the term having elapsed will be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and fees less a “late drop” fee assessed at $50 per dropped course.
Students who withdraw subsequently to the 21st day of the term having elapsed will be charged 100% of all tuition and fees.

Courses Offered in Abbreviated Terms (e.g. summer, winter, late start courses, etc.):

Students who drop courses prior to the abbreviated term and up until 10%, not exceeding seven calendar days, of the abbreviated term having elapsed will be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and fees.
Students who drop subsequently to 10% of the abbreviated term having elapsed but prior to 20% of the abbreviated term having elapsed will be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and fees less a “late drop” fee assessed at $50 per dropped course.
Students who withdraw subsequently to 20% of the abbreviated term having elapsed will be charged 100% of all tuition and fees. Dates representing the 10% - 20% points of the respective abbreviated terms will vary according to each session/part of term in which the student is registered. Please see the Registrar or Bursar’s office for the exact dates on which the “late drop” fee will be assessed.

Withdrawals

Traditional Fall/Spring Semester Courses:

No course withdrawals will be accepted once 80% of the semester has passed. For a typical 15- week term, 80% of the term is considered the last day of the twelfth week of the term. A student may appeal the course withdrawal deadline due to mitigating circumstances.

Courses Offered in Abbreviated Terms (e.g. summer, winter, late start courses, etc.):

No course withdrawals will be accepted once 80% of the abbreviated term has passed. For abbreviated terms, 80% is considered the last day of the business week of that period. A student may appeal the course withdrawal deadline due to mitigating circumstances.

Note: financial aid students who withdraw from summer courses subsequently to 20% of the abbreviated term having elapsed but prior to the summer financial aid census date may be charged 100% of tuition and fees for those courses with no corresponding/offsetting summer financial aid disbursement.

Adding & Dropping Courses

Full-Term Courses (15 weeks)

Students may drop courses through the end of business day of the 21st calendar day of the term. Courses dropped during this period would not appear on a transcript. Courses can only be added up to calendar day seven of a full, 15-week term.

Abbreviated Term Courses

Students may drop courses through the first 20% of an abbreviated term length. Courses dropped during this period would not appear on a transcript. Courses can only be added up to the first 10% of the abbreviated term length but not to exceed seven calendar days.

Non-Participation (Academic Engagement)

The community colleges are required to verify the academic engagement of each student in each registered course by demonstrating “academic attendance” or an “academically-related activity” for Title IV purposes. This must be completed prior to the predetermined census date of each traditional semester, as well as during periods of enrollment shorter than the traditional 15-week semester (i.e., summer terms and other abbreviated terms).

Students who are determined to have not academically engaged in a period of enrollment leading up to census shall be assigned a registration status of “Never Participated (NP)” for each affected course. Students with the NP designation will be dropped from the course(s) they have not participated in and will be assessed a Late Drop Fee of $50 for each affected course as outlined in BOR policy 3.7.

About Refund Appeals

Beginning in the Summer 2021 term, all appeals for refunds of tuition and/or fees are reviewed by a Refund Appeals Committee at the CT State Colleges and Universities System Office.

Students may only appeal for refunds from courses in which they have officially withdrawn.

Appeals must fall under one of the following categories to be considered by the Refund Appeals Committee:

Documented medical emergency
Documented personal emergency
Documented military relocation or deployment
Incorrect advisement for the program of study

Timeframe to Appeal

Appeals are expected to be submitted during the term for which the appeal is being made. Students may NOT appeal for refunds for courses that occurred in a prior academic year.

Appeals Process

All appeals must include the Refund Appeal Form accessed through the CSCU Secure Portal (see below).

Remember that your transcript must show that you withdrew from the course(s) prior to your appeal for a refund. Contact the Registrar’s Office for any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Each appeal must contain supporting documentation to substantiate the appeal. This may include:

A medical professional’s note
Hospital discharge documentation
Obituary or death certificate
Military deployment
Other documentation on a case-by-case basis

The Refund Appeal Form and documentation must be uploaded through the CSCU Secure Portal:

Log in at https://cscu.easy-forward.com/
Select Naugatuck Valley Community College
Select the appeal type “Tuition & Fees”

4. Browse or drag files

5. Click “Submit” to upload the files

Grants

Federal Pell Grant
A Federal Pell Grant is considered a foundation of federal financial aid, to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added. Unlike a loan, a Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree.

Grant amounts are dependent on:

your financial need,
your cost of attendance,
your status as a full-time or part-time student, and
your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.
*Please note: federal regulations prohibit students from receiving Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school during the same semester.

NEW Federal Pell Grant award limits:

Effective July 1, 2012, you can receive the federal Pell Grant for no more than 12 semesters or the equivalent of 600% (roughly six years).

The federal Pell grant will be limited to the equivalent of six full-time years of study (600%.) Once this amount has been reached, you will no longer be able to receive Pell grant funds. Make sure you work closely with your advisor to take only those classes you need for your degree so that you have Pell funds available after your transfer to a 4-year college! Pell is only available for undergraduate students.

If you attend full-time, each full year you attend Naugatuck Valley Community College counts as one full year or 100% of the 600% total Pell Grant Lifetime Limit. If you attend part-time, the percentage of Pell Grant used is adjusted to reflect your part-time registration status. All classes count towards this lifetime limit whether they are passed or failed courses and even if they do not count towards your degree.

You’ll receive a notice if you’re getting close to your limit. If you have any questions, contact your NVCC financial aid office. You may also learn more by clicking here.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Federal Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will be considered first for a FSEOG. Awards range between $50 and $4,000 a year, depending on your financial need, when you apply, the amount of other aid you get, and the availability of funds at your school. Just like Pell Grants, the FSEOG does not have to be repaid. More information on this program here.

Naugatuck Valley Community College Grant

The Naugatuck Valley Community College grant is funded by the college and available to qualified students who are residents of Connecticut. This program provides grants in varying amounts to students demonstrating financial need. Funds awarded from this program do not have to be repaid.

Roberta B. Willis (Governor’s) Scholarship
This grant program is funded by the State of Connecticut and is available to CT residents. These funds are allocated to the college by the State of Connecticut and are awarded based upon financial need and funds available, in accordance with the state’s policy. Students must be working towards their first Associate or Bachelor degree. More information on this scholarship here.

CHESLA Need-Based Scholarship Program
Recipients must be Connecticut Residents enrolled at least part time. A student must demonstrate financial need, as determined by NVCC’s review of the FAFSA. Recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and must not be in default on any CHESLA Loan.

CARES ACT Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting: Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Federal Work Study Program

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally-funded program for students who demonstrate financial need. FWS provides part-time employment opportunities for part-time and full-time matriculated students. Work-Study funds are limited and offered to eligible students based on financial need, academic progress, and in order of application filing date.

Students are responsible for securing their own work-study job. Unlike other forms of financial aid, an FWS award is not applied to a student’s bill. Instead, students will receive a biweekly paycheck for hours worked. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate that you are interested in be considered for Work-Study to be considered for Federal Work-Study.

General Information

Federal Work Study is awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
FWS funding and employment opportunities are limited; therefore, not all eligible students will be hired or will receive FWS funding.
Helps students pay for their educational expenses through a biweekly paycheck, based upon hours worked
Available to full-time or part-time students (must be at least 6 credits per semester)
Work Study Students earn at least the federal minimum wage.
The amount a student can earn under the FWS Program cannot exceed his/her FWS award. When assigning work hours, the Financial Aid office will consider your class schedule and your academic progress.
If a student withdraws or is dismissed from the College at any point during the award period, s/he will be removed from the Work-Study payroll, and the Work-Study award will be canceled for the remainder of the academic year.

Your total FWS award depends on:

when you apply
your level of financial need as defined in the FAFSA application
your academic progress
the College's funding level (the U.S. Department of Education provides a certain amount of work- study funds; when all funds have been awarded, no additional work-study awards can be made for that year).

Eligibility

Student eligibility is determined from data provided by the FAFSA completed by the student. Please have your eligibility status checked by Brenda Perez in the Financial Aid Office before contacting any department about an available position. Delays in being hired will occur for students who are not pre-screened for eligibility. You can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the Financial Aid Office at (203) 575-8256 to confirm eligibility.

Students must meet the following requirements for eligibility:

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Have a demonstrable financial need determined by FAFSA.
Be matriculated at NVCC, which means being admitted and enrolled in a degree program.
Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
Be in compliance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

Employment Opportunities

It is the student’s responsibility to find an on-campus job to utilize their work-study award. Most NVCC departments seeking student employees with work-study eligibility post jobs on College Central Network. For additional information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the Financial Aid office, or call 203-575-8256.

Awarding

Students are awarded work-study funds when a supervisor has confirmed that the student was hired. The funds are listed along with other financial aid awarded the student and may be accepted and signed in the student’s myCommNet account. Unlike grants, students must work to receive their work-study funding. Unearned awards cannot be carried over from one semester to another.

Payroll and Earnings

Work-study students are paid according to the college’s bi-weekly payroll schedule. Students are paid via check or may set up direct deposit; forms are available at the college’s Payroll Office.

Students can only work until their work-study funds run out for a given semester. Earnings will be monitored by the supervisor. The Financial Aid Office will be responsible for monitoring students’ eligibility for funds. Students can only work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semester and up to 29 hours per week during summer and winter intercessions, if eligible and if funding is available. When the work-study award runs out for a given student, on-campus supervisors may consider using discretionary funds for their department.

Once a student has been hired, the supervisor must inform the Financial Aid Office through email. If the student is eligible, the student is awarded based upon available funding. The student must also complete two Work Study packets: one from the Financial Aid Office and the other from Human Resources. HR will also request that the student provides two forms of identification. Some Work Study positions also require background checks prior to the student starting employment.

Student workers must complete a weekly timesheet and have it signed by their direct supervisor. Supervisors and students must keep a copy of each timesheet for their records. The student will then submit the original timesheet to the Financial Aid Office.

Scholarships

Throughout the year, the Financial Aid Office receives information on available scholarship opportunities listed below. In addition to this page, the information is posted on the bulletin board outside of the Financial Aid Office in Kinney Hall Room K513. You can stop by our office for more information.

NVCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Helpful Hints for Scholarship Search

Before you start your search, make sure you have an email account. Many scholarships will send you application information over email.
Make sure you have basic information about yourself available to send if an organization requests a profile. Many sites will have scholarships available for global majority groups listed by group. Make sure you apply for these because they often do not have as many people applying for them.
Save the entire essay that you create when applying for scholarships. Often these essays can be “recycled” and used for multiple applications. Often a paper from one of your classes may also be adapted to meet your scholarship application needs.
Set aside a folder for your scholarship search. Create a list of all the scholarships you have applied for and key dates (deadlines, notification dates). The folder should also contain your basic profile and sample essays.
Schedule time for your Internet searches during which you do not have to work on other tasks.
There is an open writing lab that is available to help with your essay writing. Make sure you have someone proofread your essay before you send it.

NVCC Foundation Scholarships

NVCC Foundation scholarship applications are available annually in the spring and awarded in May at the annual NVCC Honors Night Ceremony. The deadline to submit 2024 scholarship applications is Friday, February 23, 2024.

All Foundation Scholarship applications are available online and grouped by Division. Please be sure to review the award criteria and requirements prior to completing an application.

If you require additional information regarding NVCC Foundation scholarships, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Associate Dean of Development.

Allied Health and Nursing:

Access Rehabilitation Center Scholarship
The Access Rehabilitation Center scholarship was established in 2020 to support current NVCC students enrolled in the NVCC PTA program or aspiring to enroll in the NVCC PTA program.

Scholarship Criteria
- A current NVCC student who is enrolled in the NVCC PTA program or currently enrolled in prerequisites at NVCC for admission into the NVCC PTA program.
- Residents of Greater Waterbury, first generation students, minority students, and Access Rehab Centers employees are encouraged to apply.
Award Range:
up to $500.00
APPLICATION TO THE ACCESS REHABILITATION CENTER SCHOLARSHIP
Edith R. and Roland O. Fontaine Memorial Scholarship
Starting in 1998, this award was established by David Fontaine to honor the memory of his parents, Edith and Roland Fontaine. His mother Edith taught at the college for many years. This scholarship is awarded to a beginning second-year nursing student selected by the Nursing Faculty.

Scholarship Criteria

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to:
- A beginning second year NVCC nursing student.
- Student must demonstrate excellence and compassion in clinical practice.
- Student must maintain above average performance in nursing theory and commitment to the nursing profession.
- Student will be selected by the Nursing Faculty.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR EDITH R. AND ROLAND O. FONTAINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Marilyn Meltzer Eslami Endowed Scholarship
The Marilyn Meltzer Eslami Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund has been designated to provide financial support to high performing female students, preferably single mothers, who are enrolled at NVCC and are pursuing a career in allied health.

The fund was established with a generous donation from the trustees of the Marilyn Eslami Trust. The donation reflects Marilyn Eslami’s lifelong example of community service in the care of others. Ms. Eslami’s many accomplishments include her tenure as the first woman to hold the seat as City of Waterbury Planning Commissioner, a founder of Crime Stoppers of Waterbury, past president of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Hospital since 1976.

In addition to many other board appointments and fundraising efforts, her role as President of the Auxiliary to the Connecticut State Medical Society helped get a mandatory seat belt law passed for drivers in the State of Connecticut.

Scholarship Criteria

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to:
- Female students enrolled in the college pursuing a career in Allied Heath.
- Preference being given to those who are single mothers.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR MARILYN MELTZER ESLAMI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Mari-jean Morelli Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Established in January 2018, this endowed scholarship was created through a generous donation from Mari-jean Morelli, a graduate of the NVCC Nursing program and a former nurse at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.

Scholarship Criteria

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to:
- An NVCC student enrolled in the Nursing Program.
- The student must be a single mother.
- The student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR MARI-JEAN MORELLI NURSING ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Mari-jean Morelli Nursing General Scholarship
Established in 2019, this scholarship was created through a generous donation from Mari-jean Morelli, a graduate of the NVCC Nursing program and a former nurse at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.

Scholarship Criteria

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to:
- An NVCC student enrolled in the Nursing Program.
- The student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Award Range

Up to $500
APPLICATION FOR MARI-JEAN MORELLI NURSING GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Sandra Sharron Memorial Scholarship
Sandra Lee Sharron was a mother of two and a nursing student in 1993, when at age 27 she suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage, a condition from which her older sister had previously suffered. Sandra’s desire to help others and provide for her family is the basis for the memorial scholarship. Established in 1999, this endowed scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for career in nursing or allied health who has demonstrated overall excellence in his/her field of study.

Scholarship Criteria

Recipient is to be a nursing student OR in any related medical/healthcare program at NVCC. Applicants must have:
- Completed a minimum of three (3) applicable courses in nursing, medical/health care or related area to be considered. (Please list courses in application)
- One or more letters of recommendation from instructors or professionals in a field related to your field of study.
- Transcripts of all applicable grades.
- State as to whether you are a PTK member on the Application.
- Weights for the components of each application:
  - Personal Statement 40%
  - Letters of Recommendation 25%
  - Grade Points 30%
  - PTK Membership* 5%
    *not needed – selection is slightly weighted in favor of PTK Membership
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE SANDRA SHARRON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Sandi M. Stephens Memorial Award
The Sandi M. Stephens Memorial Scholarship was established by the NVCC Nursing Faculty, the Class of 2012 and the Class of 2013 in honor of Sandi Stephens, a 2002 graduate of the NVCC Nursing Program. Sandi continued her education and achieved magna cum laude as a 2008 graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a BS in Nursing. As Sandi was pursuing her Master’s Degree in nursing she was diagnosed with cancer. As a new graduate, she worked on the oncology unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury and continued her career as a supervisor for a group home agency. Sandi was recognized by coworkers, family and friends as a high achiever and top-flight nurse. Sandi quietly passed away in 2011 surrounded by family. She was 44 years old.

Scholarship Criteria
- Awarded to a graduating nursing student who has applied and been accepted to a BSN program.
- Student must demonstrate high academic achievement in nursing theory and practice coupled with a commitment to the nursing profession and pursuing a BSN degree.
- Student will be chosen by a review committee from the Nursing Division and will be awarded to the student who best exemplifies Sandi M. Stephens high standards of achievement.
Award Range
up to $250
APPLICATION FOR THE SANDI M. STEPHENS MEMORIAL AWARD
The Waterbury Medical Association Scholarship
The Waterbury Medical Association Scholarship was established in 2020 to provide scholarships for second-year nursing students at Naugatuck Valley Community College with no regard to race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.

Scholarship Criteria:

The student must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship award:
- A current NVCC student who has completed their first year in the NVCC Nursing program.
- A student who can demonstrate significant financial need.
- A student who exhibits high motivation.
- A resident of the Greater Waterbury area.
- High scholastic performance, while desirable, is not essential.
Award Range:

up to $2,000
APPLICATION FOR THE WATERBURY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Business Scholarships:

The Carolyn P. Zaza Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This endowed award, was established in 2001 to honor Carolyn P. Zaza, an honors graduate of Mattatuck Community College. Ms. Zaza served as the President of the College Alumni Association for a number of years and was a productive, vibrant leader in the college’s alumni affairs. In addition to serving on the Alumni Association, Ms. Zaza was the President of the Nutmeg Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association and was named Women of the Year for the chapter. She was active in numerous community, education and civic organizations, generously offering her leadership throughout the community.

Friends of Ms. Zaza, shocked by her sudden death, believed a scholarship in her memory would serve as a fitting tribute and would contribute to the education of future deserving students of business.

Scholarship Criteria
- This is a merit-based scholarship to recognize:
- Academic achievement in an NVCC Business Program.
- Involvement in Campus Activities and/or Community Service.
- Two awards are given annually: one to a female student and one to a male student.
Award Range for each scholarship

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE CAROLYN P. ZAZA MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
John Garrity Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, endowed in 1993 is awarded for academic achievement in accounting.

Scholarship Criteria

This is a merit-based scholarship awarded on the following:
- The student recipient must be an Accounting student in good academic standing, specifically having a 3.5 or higher overall GPA.
- Student must be a graduating senior and hold the highest Accounting curriculum GPA.
- Student must prove intent to transfer to a four-year institution continuing to major in Accounting.
Award Range

up tp $250
APPLICATION FOR THE JOHN GARRITY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Liberal Arts/Behavioral Social Science Scholarships:

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Scholarship
The Behavioral and Social Science Division Scholarship is awarded to a continuing student who has demonstrated excellence in a behavioral or social science program.

Scholarship Criteria
- The Candidate must be a full or part time student enrolled at NVCC and must have completed at least 12 (twelve) credits with a B or better in Criminal Justice/Public Safety, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Early Childhood Education, or Human Services Social Work.
- Must be continuing at NVCC in the Fall and in good academic standing.
- Include a personal 150-250 word essay on “The importance of one of the Behavioral and Social Sciences – Criminal Justice/Public Safety, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Early Childhood Education, or Human Services Social Work.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP
Early Childhood Education Scholarship
The Early Childhood Education Scholarship is funded by the Kids on Campus Endowment. These scholarships are awarded to NVCC students studying Early Childhood Education with the purpose of providing financial support.

Scholarship Criteria
- An NVCC student studying Early Childhood Education.
- Applicant must be in good academic standing.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Gerard F. Melito Memorial Arts and Humanities Endowed Scholarship
This award was established in 1997 and endowed in 2011 to honor Gerard Melito, Professor of French and Spanish who had a love for languages and theater. During his tenure he founded the International Society and took NVCC students and faculty to New York City for many theater experiences. This scholarship established in Professor Melito’s memory is awarded to a graduating student who has excelled in modern language, drama and/or literature and is transferring to a four-year college.

Scholarship Criteria
- The candidate must submit an essay of 250 word maximum on the following topic: “How has NVCC prepared me for a lifetime of learning?”
- The candidate must be a full-time or part-time graduating student at NVCC with a minimum of 3.0 overall GPA.
- The candidate must intend to transfer to a four-year college.
- The candidate must have successfully completed the following with 3.0 GPA or above:
  - Two modern language courses or
  - Two Theater Arts/Film courses or
  - Combination of the two
  - Plus one literature course.
- A review committee made up of Arts and Humanities Faculty shall be appointed by the Arts and Humanities Division Director.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE GERARD F. MELITO MEMORIAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Melanie Ilene Rieger Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Melanie Ilene Rieger Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by her family in 1995 in memory of Melanie, a human service student murdered in 1994. The award is given to a student with the highest academic achievement in the concentration of social work with plans to transfer to a four year institution.

Scholarship Criteria

The student considered most deserving of the scholarship:
- Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in the field of Human Services.
- Must be graduating from NVCC.
- Must demonstrate a special aptitude, sensitivity and leadership in the helping profession.
- Must have been accepted for admission to a program in the Human Services area in a four-year college.
- Award will be transferred to the four-year college
Award Range

up to $250
APPLICATIONS FOR THE MELANIE ILENE RIEGER MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
NVCC Foundation Visual Arts Scholarship
The NVCC Foundation Visual Arts Scholarship was created in 2023 to support students practicing the visual arts. Applicants are not required to major in a visual arts program to be qualified.

Award Criteria
- Student must be currently enrolled as an NVCC Student.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing.
- Applicants must currently be taking or have already taken one or more of the following classes:
  - - ART 101
    - ART 102
    - ART 111
    - ART 112
    - ART 121
    - ART 131
    - ART 161
    - ART 167
Portfolio Submission
- Applicants must submit a portfolio of five (5) of their own, original, 2-dimensional, and/or 3-dimensional pieces of art. Visual Art submissions must have been created within the last two years. Each of the 5 submissions must be uploaded individually in a PDF or JPG format (each file should be no more than 10MB).
- A Word or PDF Document including a description of each piece in your submitted portfolio.
  - 1. Artwork # 1-5 (Determined by order of upload)
    2. Name of the piece (if applicable,)
    3. Year completed
    4. Visual Arts Medium
The scholarship decisions will be based on a review of applicants’ portfolios and academic records.
Application for the NVCC Foundation Visual Arts Scholarship
Max R. Traurig Future Library Worker Scholarship
Established in 2022, the Max R. Traurig Future Library Worker Scholarship was created through the Max R. Traurig Endowment fund by the NVCC library staff to provide financial support to students from groups currently underrepresented in the library profession who plan to continue their education in the library field.

Scholarship Criteria:
- You are in good academic standing.
- You have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 for all courses taken at NVCC.
- You have demonstrated strong interest in and commitment to pursuing a career in libraries.
- You will graduate from NVCC in the Spring 2024 semester.
- You will be continuing your education by enrolling in a baccalaureate program in Fall 2024.
- You identify as belonging to one or more of the following groups: American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern and North African, and/or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
- First generation college students are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
- Copy of current transcript
- Personal Statement: An essay of 1,000 words describing what impact libraries have had on your life and why you would like to pursue a career in libraries.
Application for the Max R. Traurig Future Library Worker Scholarship

STEM Scholarships:

The Charles E. Pagano, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
In 2019 Charles E. Pagano, Jr. established a scholarship to support students who are continuing their studies at NVCC and majoring in one of the STEM disciplines. Mr. Pagano, an alumni of NVCC and former executive of ESPN, is committed to creating opportunities for NVCC students to achieve their Higher Education goals.

Scholarship Criteria

Student(s) must be:
- Continuing at NVCC in the Fall semester
- Majoring in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
- In good academic standing
- Able to demonstrate examples of their practice of leadership
Award Range:

Up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE CHARLES E. PAGANO, JR. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
The Emerson Scholarship
Emerson has made it their mission to support and inspire the next generation of innovators. In 2019 Emerson established the Emerson Scholarship to support students, especially women and minorities, majoring in Engineering.

Scholarship Criteria
- A returning NVCC student majoring in Engineering.
- Student with a 3.0 GPA or above.
- Donor strongly encourages minority and/or female students to apply for this scholarship.
Award Range

Up to $1500
THE EMERSON SCHOLARSHIP
Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Scholarship was established on September 22, 1995 by his parents, Professors Emeriti Gloria Dibble Pond and J. Lawrence Pond, Woodbury, CT and was first awarded at Honors Night, 1995. Scott Pond was an enthusiastic high school science teacher, academic achiever, geothermal researcher in Sweden, athlete, husband and father. Scott’s parents named the scholarship in memory of their son Scott who died in a 1993 skydiving accident while performing charity work.

Recipients for this scholarship are selected each spring based on academic promise in science and a demonstration of the “spirit of adventure” that led Scott Pond to embrace his love of skydiving as well as other exciting outdoor activities.

Defining a “spirit of adventure” will be different for everyone and should be viewed in the context of your personal circumstances. It means a willingness to try new things, take risks and breaking away from the routine. Stepping into an unknown, breaking away from tradition, and pushing yourself to do things outside your comfort zone and to see things from a different vantage point all contribute to a life of adventure.

The award was endowed on October 18, 1999.

Scholarship Criteria

To be eligible for the Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Scholarship the candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Student recipient must be a Liberal Arts and Science student in good academic standing who intends to transfer to a four-year institution and who exhibits a spirit of adventure.
- A student must have either completed or be enrolled in two courses in the physical sciences.
- Preference is given to those students with a demonstrated financial need.
Award Range

up to $1000
APPLICATION FOR THE SCOTT LAWRENCE POND MEMORIAL AWARD
Siemon Manufacturing – John Brazee Endowed Scholarship
The John Brazee Endowed Scholarship, established by Siemon Manufacturing and first awarded in 2001 is given to a student pursuing a degree or certificate in the Manufacturing Technologies areas of study within the Engineering/Manufacturing Department.

Scholarship Criteria
- Student currently enrolled full or part time at NVCC
- Students enrolled in an Engineering or Manufacturing degree or certificate program at NVCC
- Students demonstrating academic excellence and proficiency in Engineering or Manufacturing
- Consideration is given for extracurricular activities and demonstrated need including family circumstances.
- Second year scholarship consideration would be based on student’s first year performance and continued enrollment at NVCC.
Award Range

Up to three scholarships and $3000 per scholarship.
APPLICATION FOR THE SIEMON MANUFACTURING – JOHN BRAZEE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Siemon Manufacturing – Robert Knickerbocker Endowed Scholarship
The Robert Knickerbocker Scholarship, established by Siemon Manufacturing and first awarded in 2001, is given to a student pursuing a degree or certificate in the Engineering areas of study focused on engineering disciplines including product design and technician positions related to testing, quality and technical support.

Scholarship Criteria
- Student currently enrolled full or part time at NVCC.
- Students enrolled in an Engineering degree or certificate program at NVCC.
- Students demonstrating academic excellence and proficiency in Engineering.
- Consideration is given for extracurricular activities and demonstrated need including family circumstances.
- Second year scholarship consideration would be based on student’s first year performance and continued enrollment at NVCC.
Award Range

Up to three scholarships and $3000 per scholarship.
APPLICATION FOR THE SIEMON MANUFACTURING – ROBERT KNICKERBOCKER SCHOLARSHIP
The Waterbury Garden Club Scholarship
The Waterbury Garden Club was started in 1934 by Dr. H. Warren Stevens. They are members of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. Their aim is "to grow, to preserve and display what is good". Their permanent insignia is the gate of the former Welton Homestead, one of the first residences on Wolcott Street in Waterbury. The gate was stone cut and has been in existence since 1854. The original woodcut of the design is now on display in the Mattatuck Museum.

Award Criteria
- Candidate should be pursuing an AS in Horticulture or a Certificate in either Horticulture or Landscape Design.
- There may be more than one scholarship awarded by the Waterbury Garden Club.
- The candidate must submit a one page essay answering the following questions:
- The candidate should include any additional information in the essay pertinent to helping the scholarship committee determine the scholarship recipients.
Application for the Waterbury Garden Club Scholarship
The Connecticut Horticulture Society Richard Jaynes Scholarship
Started in 2011, the CT Horticulture Society Richard Jaynes Scholarship is awarded in recognition of outstanding student achievement in the field of horticulture. Student must showcase a pattern of academic excellence and outreach with the practice. The CT Horticulture Society awards two scholarships. This scholarship is in honor of Richard Jaynes, the owner of Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, CT.

Scholarship Criteria
- Award is given to a returning or entering student majoring in Horticulture.
- Applications will be reviewed and selected by the chair of the Horticulture Department and others as determined by the chair.
Award Range:

Up to $1000
Application for the Connecticut Horticulture Society Richard Jaynes Scholarship
The Connecticut Horticulture Society (CHS) Scholarship
Started in 2011, the CT Horticulture Society (CHS) Scholarship is awarded in recognition of outstanding student achievement in the field of horticulture. Student must showcase a pattern of academic excellence and outreach with the practice.

Scholarship Criteria
- Award is given to a returning or entering student majoring in Horticulture.
- Applications will be reviewed and selected by the chair of the Horticulture Department and others as determined by the chair.
Award Range

Up to $1000
Application for the Connecticut Horticulture Society (CHS) Scholarship

General/Miscellaneous Scholarships:

The Charles E. Pagano General Scholarship
In 2021 Charles E. Pagano, Jr. established a scholarship to support students who are continuing their studies at NVCC. Mr. Pagano, an alumni of NVCC and former executive of ESPN, is committed to creating opportunities for NVCC students to achieve their Higher Education goals.

Scholarship Criteria
- Student must meet a minimum 3.00 GPA.
- Residents of Greater Waterbury, first-generation and minority students are encouraged to apply
- Student must submit a one-page typed statement sharing why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship.
Award amount
Up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE CHARLES E. PAGANO GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. Christopher Love Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 1993 in memory of Christopher Love, a native of Waterbury and a Naugatuck Valley Community College graduate and Minority Fellow. He was both a social worker and a community activist and was killed tragically while attempting to prevent violence at a Halloween party for children that he was attending. The Scholarship is given to an outstanding continuing African-American NVCC student who and is funded through contributions from community members and NVCC employees.

Scholarship Criteria
- This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding African-American student continuing his/her education.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE CHRISTOPHER LOVE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
The Cocco De Filippis Family Endowed Scholarship
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D., NVCC President Emerita, established an endowment in 2020 to support students who are enrolled in the college, regardless of financial aid and immigration status.

Scholarship Criteria
- Student must meet a minimum 3.00 GPA.
- Student must demonstrate significant community or college service.
- Student must submit a one-page typed statement sharing why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE COCCO DE FILIPPIS FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
The William and Mary Carew Scholarship Fund
Bill Carew established the William and Mary Carew Scholarship endowment fund in 2021 in memory of his parents William and Mary Carew, alumni of NVCC. This scholarship will support students who are enrolled in the college.

Scholarship Criteria
- Student must be a working parent.
- Student must demonstrate financial need.
- Student must be from a group underrepresented in college completion.
Award Range

up to $500
APPLICATION FOR THE WILLIAM AND MARY CAREW SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Dorothy Witmer Kinney Endowed Memorial Scholarship
In 1995 this scholarship was established in memory of Dorothy Witmer Kinney, wife of Charles B. Kinney, Jr. The fund was started by their children in memory of their parents who were committed to creating opportunities for all students to pursue higher education.

Scholarship Criteria

This scholarship is to be awarded to a NVCC degree-seeking student who:
- is a new or continuing student in good academic standing.
- can demonstrate financial need.
- and is a:
  - Foreign national
  - Refugee
  - Asylum-seeker
  - First generation immigrant (a foreign-born student who has gained U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency)
  - Or is a child of a refugee, asylum-seeker, or a first-generation immigrant.
Award Range

up to $1000
APPLICATION FOR THE DOROTHY WITMER KINNEY ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. Charles B. Kinney, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Charles B. Kinney Endowed Memorial Scholarship

In 1995 this scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Charles B. Kinney, Jr., the first President of Mattatuck Community College. The fund was started by his wife and their children in memory of Dr. Kinney.

Scholarship Criteria
This scholarship is to be awarded to a NVCC degree-seeking student who:
- is a new or continuing student in good academic standing.
- can demonstrate financial need
- is pursuing a career in public service.
- has served the College or the community.
Award Range

up to $1000
APPLICATION FOR THE CHARLES B. KINNEY ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
NVCC Foundation General Scholarship
Established in 2023, the NVCC Foundation General scholarship was created to expand the scholarship opportunity to continuing NVCC students regardless of course of study.

Scholarship Requirements
- You are currently enrolled at NVCC and will be continuing at NVCC in the Fall.
- You are in Good Academic Standing.
- You are enrolled in a degree program.
- You can demonstrate financial need.
- In addition, you will submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words describing
Application for NVCC Foundation General Scholarship
Connecticut Community Foundation Scholarship
Background: Connecticut Community Foundation began its Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) scholarship program to help make community college education more affordable for area students, NVCC offers a variety of excellent academic programs including one-year certificates in specialized areas of study, two-year technical vocational degrees and university transfer degrees.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must reside in the CCF Foundation's 21-town service area: Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Cheshire, Goshen, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Milford, Oxford, Prospect, Roxbury, Southbury, Thomaston, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott or Woodbury.
- Full-time and part-time students are eligible.
- New applicants must plan to begin classes at NVCC in the Spring 2024 semester. Applicants may have attended college in the past and there is no age restriction for these awards. Students currently receiving other scholarship funds from Connecticut Community Foundation are ineligible for this program.
- Continuing, re-admitting or transfer students must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at NVCC or other institution and plan to continue classes at NVCC in the Spring 2024 semester.
Scholarship Awards: Typical scholarship awards are $500-$1,000 per year ($250-$500 per semester) . Applicants may be awarded scholarships for maximum of four semesters (two years). The scholarship is to be used toward tuition, books, fees or supplies. Scholarships may be renewable (depending on available funds), but you must submit an application each year as noted below:

If you are applying for first-time NVCC scholarship support:
1. Complete the online application.
2. Upload a transcript with grades from the school (whether high school or college) that you attended most recently.
3. Upload a one page, typed personal statement addressing each of the items below:
If you are re-applying to continue your NVCC Scholarship (or are a readmitting or transfer student):
1. Complete the online application.
2. Upload your latest college transcript, indicating a cumulative GPA of B- or higher.
3. Upload a typed update discussing your recent academic progress (success, challenges, changes if applicable, etc.)
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, February 23, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact Angela Chapman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Note: If you have completed a two-year degree program at NVCC and decide to continue your education at a four-year college, you may apply to Connecticut Community Foundation for additional scholarship support (as a Re-Applicant) at www.conncf.org/scholarships. Please contact Tallitha Richardson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you plan to do so.
Application for CCF Scholarship

President to CEO Scholarships:

Central Connecticut State University
CCSU President to CEO Scholarship

Eligibility Overview:
- Student must be graduating in May 2024 from CT State Naugatuck Valley with an Associate Degree
- Currently have a GPA of 3.0+
- Plans to attend CCSU as a full-time student (12 credits) in Fall 2024
- Student must complete application to attend CCSU no later than April 1, 2024 and email evidence of CCSU application submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than midnight April 1, 2024 to be considered for scholarship.
- Student must also submit evidence of University acceptance prior to the scholarship award in May 2024.
- Scholarship is subject to renewal
Award Amount

$3,000 Scholarship

Application Requirements:
- Complete online application which includes:
1. A 500-word essay answering the question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” (Word or pdf format)
2. Letter of recommendation (preferably from a professor familiar with your academic abilities)
3. Copy of your current transcript
- Application must be submitted no later than February 23, 2024
APPLICATION FOR THE CCSU PRESIDENT TO CEO SCHOLARSHIP
Southern Connecticut State University
SCSU President to CEO Scholarship

Eligibility Overview:
- Student must be graduating from CT State Naugatuck Valley with an Associate Degree in May 2024
- Currently have a GPA of 3.2+
- Plans to attend SCSU as a full-time student (12 credits) in Fall 2024
- Student must complete application to attend SCSU no later than April 1, 2024 and email evidence of CCSU application submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than midnight April 1, 2024 to be considered for scholarship.
- Student must also submit evidence of University acceptance prior to the scholarship award in May 2024.
- Scholarship is subject to renewal
Award Amount

$1,500 scholarship

Application Requirements:
- Complete online application which includes:
1. A 500-word essay answering the question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” (Word or pdf format)
2. Letter of recommendation (preferably from a professor familiar with your academic abilities)
3. Copy of current transcript
- Application must be submitted no later than February 23, 2024
APPLICATION FOR THE SCSU President to CEO Scholarship
Western Connecticut State University
WCSU President to CEO Scholarship

Eligibility Overview:
- Student must be graduating from CT State Naugatuck Valley with an Associate Degree in May 2024
- Currently have a GPA of 3.3+
- Plans to attend SCSU as a full-time student (12 credits) in Fall 2024
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Student must complete application to attend SCSU no later than April 1, 2024 and email evidence of CCSU application submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than midnight April 1, 2024 to be considered for scholarship.
- Student must also submit evidence of University acceptance prior to the scholarship award in May 2024.
Award Amount

Full, in-state tuition & fees for two years

Application Requirements:
- Complete online application which includes:
1. 1. A 500-word essay answering the question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” (Word or pdf format)
  2. Letter of recommendation (preferably from a professor familiar with your academic abilities)
  3. Copy of current transcript
  4. Resume which should include: (Word or pdf format)
    - Your name, address, email.
    - Your current major and your proposed course of university study.
    - A list of on-campus and off-campus clubs, including any positions held in these clubs.
    - A list of community service activities.
    - Awards, personal and academic accomplishments etc.
    - Listed, in order of preference, the top three President to CEO Scholarship universities to which you will be applying.
Application must be submitted no later than February 23, 2024
APPLICATION FOR THE WCSU President to CEO Scholarship
University of Hartford
University of Hartford President to CEO Scholarship

Eligibility Overview:
- Plan to attend the University of Hartford as a full-time student (12 credits) for the Fall 2024
- Graduate CT State – Naugatuck Valley in 2024 with an Associate Degree and a Cumulative GPA of 3.3 based on a minimum of 45 credit hours
- The amount of the scholarship is $3,000 per year (fall and spring semesters only), up to an aggregate of two years. The scholarship is renewable provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, full-time status and a minimum cumulative GPA.
- Students accepted into the Hartt School are not eligible to be considered for this scholarship.
- Non-U.S. Citizens, part-time students and students with a previous Bachelor’s degree are not eligible for this scholarship
- Apply to University of Hartford no later than April 1, 2024 and submit evidence of University of Hartford application submission to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by April 1, 2024 to qualify for consideration. Student must also submit evidence of University acceptance prior to the scholarship award in May 2024.
Award Amount

$3,000 Scholarship

Application Requirements:

Complete online application which includes:
1. A 500-word essay answering the question: “Why do I deserve this scholarship?” (Word or pdf format)
2. Letter of recommendation (preferably from a professor familiar with your academic abilities)
3. Copy of current transcript
Application must be submitted no later than February 23, 2024
APPLICATION FOR THE University of Hartford President to CEO Scholarship

Outside Scholarship Opportunities:

Vietnamese Mutual Assistance Association of CT Scholarship

The annual VMAAC Scholarship is now available! This annual scholarship is open to VMAAC and non VMAAC members in Connecticut who are currently in college or are college bound.

Scholarship Year: 2024
Scholarship Amount: $1000.00 USD
Eligibility: Any exemplary Vietnamese ethnicity student/scholar living in the state of Connecticut
with a financial need.
Restrictions: Previous scholarship winners may not apply.
Application due date: May 31st, 2024 Notification date: June 5th, 2024
Award Ceremony Date: TBA.
Selection Process: Winners are selected through a blind rating process. The VMAAC Scholarship
committee consists of three judges. Family members of VMAAC Board of Directors are not included in
the judging committee and all identifying information is removed from applications before being
submitted for judging.

Application Information:

Type and submit an essay (no more than 2000 words in English or Vietnamese) stating
- Your reason for applying to this scholarship
- Your goals as a student
- The importance of preserving Vietnamese cultural heritage and traditions in a rapidly changing
  world and what initiatives that can empower Vietnamese youth to take an active role in safeguarding
  their cultural identity and or to promote cultural awareness within the Vietnamese community here
  in Connecticut.
- Please include your full name, address, phone number, and email on the header or footnote of
  every page.
- Submit a copy of an official academic transcript from your educational institution (if
  applicable). Unofficial watermarked transcripts may be submitted if an official transcript cannot
  be obtained.
- Submit two letters of recommendations from non-family individuals who can speak to your
  qualities.
- Submit a copy of both parents’ payroll stubs and or tax document.
- Submit all required documentation to VMAAC via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on the vietct.org website
  online form.

Selection Criteria:

Overall presentation of self through the essay and academic achievement(s)
Proofs of financial needs
Recommendation letters

For more information please contact Huy Hoang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 860.713.3999
Thank you very much.

VMAAC 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS
HỌC BỔNG HỘI NGƯỜI VIỆT 2024
VIETNAMESE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT
HỘI TƯƠNG TRỢ NGƯỜI VIỆT TẠI CONNECTICUT
14 Jefferson Court – Newington, CT 06111
www.vietct.org | 860.837.0011 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PDF Copy of the Vietnamese Mutual Assistance Association of CT Scholarship

Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative (CONNTAC) Scholarship

PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP:

The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative established the CONNTAC, Inc.
Scholarship award to recognize participants who have overcome obstacles in order to pursue an Associate’s or
Bachelor’s degree. In order to accurately reflect the mission of CONNTAC, Inc. scholarships will be awarded
ONLY to low-income individuals whose parents (mother or father) have NOT earned a Bachelor’s degree.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Individual must NOT be a client of another TRIO program within Connecticut. This includes any Talent
Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services or Ronald McNair Post Baccalaureate programs.
2. Must be a documented CONNTAC – E.O.C client for FY 2023-2024 (September 2023 – August 2024).
3. Demonstrate that you are low-income and or have financial need.
4. Neither your mother nor your father has earned a Bachelor’s degree.
5. Show you are attending or will be attending a postsecondary institution for the semester in which the
award is given.

Questions? Contact the Central Office at (203) 634-7669 for further information.

APPLICATION DUE DATE: JUNE 15, 2024

Download the application and email the completed form to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Application for the CONNTAC Scholarship

Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education

Award Categories:

High School Seniors or GED equivalent
Undergraduate College Students

Eligibility Criteria:

Limited to Latino students from Connecticut. (resident for the past twelve past months)
Must demonstrate financial need.
Accepted at or attending an accredited institution of higher education.
A cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all completed course work at the time of application.
Applicants must attend full time and be seeking their first undergraduate degree.
Demonstrated community service within the Latino community.
Essay: How are you unique? Describe how this uniqueness helped you in your academic success. (Maximum 2 page typewritten double space statement).
Please Note: In order to receive this award, recipients are required to attend a scholarship reception. Students who do not, or cannot attend the reception will forfeit their award. The date and location will be announced at a later date.
The CALAHE scholarship is renewable for one year only, recipients must reapply.

Award Amount: $1,000.00

Application can be downloaded using the link below.

Completed application and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, June 7, 2024. If any items are missing, your application will not be processed.

PDF Application of Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education

Looking for additional scholarship opportunities:

Private scholarship funds are provided by donors outside the College. Here are some tips on pursuing private scholarship opportunities:

An Internet search is one of the best ways to identify private scholarship opportunities.
Free scholarship search services are compiled on www.finaid.org.
Nearly every town or city has service organizations that offer college students financial assistance. Find out from the various organizations in the community if they have scholarships available. If you receive a scholarship from a group or individual, inform them of your gratitude and your progress. A letter of thanks goes far toward encouraging the renewal of these awards.
Students are required to report all private scholarships they expect to receive to the Financial Aid Office.

Websites to search for additional Scholarships and Scholarship information

Federal Direct Loan Program

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program provides low-interest, long-term loans through the College. Funding for these loans comes from the Department of Education, though the entity you deal with, your loan servicer, can be a private business. These loans may be Subsidized or Unsubsidized.

At Naugatuck Valley Community College, federal loans are not automatically awarded. If you wish to apply for a loan, you must complete the in-house loan application, available at the Financial Aid Office. We advise students to wait for a complete review of their eligibility for other forms of (free) financial aid before considering submitting a loan application. We encourage our students to graduate from NVCC as close to debt-free as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: loans are easier to get than to repay--we urge all students not to borrow unless absolutely necessary. We recommend that you visit the U.S. Department of Federal Aid's Student Aid page to learn more about loan debt.

Types of Loans

Subsidized Stafford Loan & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

Eligible students must be admitted, in good academic standing, and enrolled in at least half time in a program leading to an eligible degree or certificate.

An Overview of Direct Subsidized Loans:

Direct Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need.
Your school determines the amount you can borrow, and the amount may not exceed your financial need.
The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan:
- while you’re in school at least half-time,
- for the first six months after you leave school (referred to as a grace period*), and
- during a period of deferment (a postponement of loan payments).

*Note: If you received a Direct Subsidized Loan that was first disbursed between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2014, you will be responsible for paying any interest that accrues during your grace period. If you choose not to pay the interest that accrues during your grace period, the interest will be added to your principal balance.

An Overview of Direct Unsubsidized Loans:

Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students; there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need.
Your school determines the amount you can borrow based on your cost of attendance and other financial aid you receive.
You are responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.
If you choose not to pay the interest while you are in school and during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, your interest will accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (that is, your interest will be added to the principal amount of your loan).

First-time loan borrowers must complete the Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) on StudentLoans.gov

Entrance Interview Requirement:

First-time borrowing students are required to complete an entrance counseling session. Included in this session is comprehensive information on the terms and conditions of the loan and of the borrower's responsibilities. Upon acceptance of this loan students must complete their entrance interview at StudentLoans.gov By completing this exercise, you will have familiarized yourself with the Stafford Student Loan program. This requirement needs to be fulfilled prior to disbursement of the loan.

Exit Interview Requirement:

Students who have borrowed under the Federal Stafford Student Loan program during their academic career at Naugatuck Valley Community College and have stopped attending based on graduation, withdrawal, or less than half time registered status must complete an exit interview. This counseling session will provide information on terms and conditions concerning repayment or forgiveness or deferment of the loan amounts that the student has incurred while attending Naugatuck Valley Community College. Upon ceasing enrollment please complete the exit interview process provided at: StudentLoans.gov

Loans FAQs

Is there a time limit on how long I can receive loans?

If you are a first-time borrower on or after July 1, 2013, there is a limit on the maximum period of time (measured in academic years) that you can receive Direct Subsidized Loans. If this limit applies to you, you may not receive Direct Subsidized Loans for more than 150 percent of the published length of your program. This is called your “maximum eligibility period.” Your maximum eligibility period is generally based on the published length of your current program. You can usually find the published length of any program of study in your school’s catalog.
What are the Maximum Loan Limits?
Naugatuck Valley Community College determines the loan type(s), if any, and the actual loan amount you are eligible to receive each academic year. However, there are limits on the amount in subsidized and unsubsidized loans that you may be eligible to receive each academic year (annual loan limits) and the total amounts that you may borrow for undergraduate and graduate study (aggregate loan limits). The actual loan amount you are eligible to receive each academic year may be less than the annual loan limit. These limits vary depending on
- what year you are in school and
- whether you are a dependent or independent student.
For more information on loan limits, click here.
How do I contact my Loan Servicer?

Your loan servicer will be assigned by the Department of Education after the first disbursement of your loan. You can find out who your loan servicer is by logging on to your account at www.studentloans.gov. You will contact your loan servicer with all questions regarding loan repayment, deferment, or forbearance. You may also locate your loan servicer through the NSLDS website, by following these steps.
What types of Loan Repayment Plans are Available?

There are several repayment options available that are designed to meet the individual needs of borrowers. Your loan servicer can help you understand which repayment options are available to you. Generally, you’ll have 10 to 25 years to repay your loan, depending on the repayment plan that you choose.Learn more about your repayment options.
What are the Current Interest Rates?

Interest rates for all Federal Loans are fixed. For current interest rates, visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.
What is the difference between a Subsidized and an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan?

Please consult StudentLoans.gov.

Financial Aid Special Circumstances Appeal

Life Changes. We'd like to help however we can.

A Special Circumstances Appeal may be something appropriate for you to submit.

We are aware that many students and families have been impacted by the current pandemic in different ways, and we want you to know that we are here to support you however we can. If you have lost employment or have experienced a significant reduction in income due to COVID-19, we may be able to adjust the income on your 2022-23 FAFSA to reflect your current financial standing.

Due to the volume of requests that we are likely to receive, along with trying to make this process as smooth as possible, we ask you to complete the following two steps before submitting your materials to us. Please know that we are trying to do everything that we can to help you and your family, but our responses may be delayed due to the amount of adjustments requested.

Step 1:

If you have lost employment, or have a significant reduction in your earnings, please compare your current estimated 2022 earnings to what was reported on your 2022-23 FAFSA. Since the FAFSA uses your 2020 income and tax information, it is possible that your 2020 income is lower than your projected 2022 income. For example, if you are a student and lost your job as a mail clerk in March of 2022, but in 2020, you were 16 years old and did not have a job or income, you would already have reported $0 in earnings for the year on the student section of the FAFSA. In this case, there would be nothing for our office to adjust.

Please check the information submitted on your FAFSA (both earnings and individuals reported on the FAFSA) to ensure that the income you need reduced is already reported on the FAFSA. You can check your processed FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov.

Step 2:

If the income reported on the FAFSA does need to be adjusted due to a significant change in income, please complete our 2022-23 Appeal for Special Circumstances Form.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES APPEAL FORM

How to submit:

This form must be signed and submitted to us, along with all required documentation. You may submit both the request form and all documentation as one email to Cathy Hardy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please note, email is the preferred way of sending us your documents. When submitting by email, all documentation must be sent from your college email, and must be sent using the “encrypt” feature for data security purposes. Request forms that are missing signatures, supporting documents, or that are submitted in multiple emails will take longer to process.

To submit documentation by mail, please send to:
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Office of Financial Aid
Kinney Hall, K512
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708

Questions?

Our Financial Aid team is working virtually to assist you. Please see our virtual webex times to speak with a financial aid team member or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Financial Aid Forms

Please complete all documents in their entirety, with all necessary signatures and submit in one of the following ways:

upload securely (RECOMMENDED)
bring to Kinney Hall, Room K512, Waterbury Campus
mail to: NVCC, 750 Chase Parkway, Financial Aid | Rm K512, Waterbury, CT 06708

Verification and Unsatisfied Requirements

Verification

Additional Financial Information

Untaxed Income

Other

Appeals and Special Requests

Appeals

Special Requests

Instructions and Tips

How to Create and Use your FSA ID

Learning About your Loan Servicer

Check your Eligibility

In order to be considered for financial assistance at Naugatuck Valley Community College, you must meet certain eligibility requirements:

You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
You must be a U.S. Citizen or an Eligible Non-citizen (see below)
Male Students, ages 18-25, must be registered for Selective Service (you will be given the ability to register during the FAFSA filing process)
You must have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) High School Equivalency Diploma. You will be asked to indicate this on your FAFSA.
You must be matriculated into an eligible degree or certificate program
You must not be in default on any federal educational loans or owe a refund on a federal grant
You must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress
You must not have been convicted of a drug offense while receiving financial aid

Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen

You are considered a citizen or eligible non-citizen if you fit into one of the following categories:

You are a U.S. Citizen (either born or naturalized)
You are a U.S. National (includes natives of America, Samoa or Swains' Island)
You are a U.S. Permanent Resident with an Alien Registration Receipt Card

You are not considered a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, but have an I-94 or I-94A with one of the following designations:

Refugee
Asylum granted
Indefinite Parole
Humanitarian Parole
Cuban-Haitian entrant, status pending
Conditional entrant (valid only if issued BEFORE April 1, 1980)

If you meet these criteria, you are eligible to complete a FAFSA beginning October 1 of each year.

DACA Students - Update

Delayed Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) - For CSCU's position on DACA, legal and community resources, and a frequently asked questions area, please review the CSCU web page.

WITHDRAWING AND ITS IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AID

Thinking about withdrawing from a course?

Deciding whether to stay in a course or withdraw is an important decision and there are many factors to consider. Before you withdraw, you should talk to your instructor about your current progress in the course and explore appropriate alternatives to withdrawal, such as receiving an incomplete grade (I) or making special arrangements to complete your assignments. Then, meet with your academic advisor or a counselor to discuss the information you received from your instructor along with your reasons for why you want or need to withdraw.

Know your options.

Common reasons for withdrawing from courses and where you can turn for help:

Reason	Where to Get Help
Illness	Instructor
Serious Illness	Dean of Students
Difficult Course(s)	ACE Center
Child Care	Child Development Center
Finances	Financial Aid Office
Work Schedule Conflict	Instructor or Counselor
Too Many Courses	Counselor
Excessive Absences	Instructor or Counselor
Personal Problems	Instructor or Counselor

Weigh the consequences.

Important information to know about NVCC’s grading system:

Withdrawal (W) Student Initiated: Students have the right to formally leave a course or the College and the right to receive counseling and assistance in order to maintain enrollment in courses. Students are advised that course withdrawal may alter progress toward program completion. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss their decisions with their instructor, counselor or advisor.

Incomplete (I): At the discretion of the instructor, the notation “I” may be assigned if a student, for extenuating circumstances, has not completed all course requirements. Usually, an “I” would be changed to a letter grade by the end of the next semester; however, the instructor has the option of establishing the completion date. If a grade change is not submitted to the Records Office by the instructor by the end of the semester following that in which the “I” was assigned, the “I” will be converted to an “F.”

It is important to know that courses from which you withdraw are not counted or audited as part of your academic load when full-time or part-time status is reported to the following:

Financial Aid Office
an employer
a health insurance carrier
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Department of Veterans Affairs.

Follow the proper steps.

A registered student wishing to withdraw from a course must submit a withdrawal request, in writing, to the Registrar. Requests must be received by the deadline within the withdrawal period. The effective date of withdrawal is the date the withdrawal is received. Withdrawals can be made in person, by mail or online through your student account at myCommnet. Visit your instructor, academic advisor or a counselor to discuss your withdrawal from a course.

Students who plan to withdraw from any courses must also report to the Financial Aid Office for counseling prior to the actual course withdrawal.
Be aware of the last day to initiate your withdrawal. View the refund policy online or visit the Registrar.

Connecticut State Community Colleges Refund and Withdrawal Policy

Refunds

Traditional Fall/Spring Semester Courses:

Students who drop courses prior to the term or up until the 7th day of the term having elapsed (i.e. 10% of the term) will be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and fees.
Students who drop subsequently to the 7th day of the term but prior to the 21st day of the term having elapsed will be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and fees less a “late drop” fee assessed at $50 per dropped course.
Students who withdraw subsequently to the 21st day of the term having elapsed will be charged 100% of all tuition and fees.

Courses Offered in Abbreviated Terms (e.g. summer, winter, late start courses, etc.):

Students who drop courses prior to the abbreviated term and up until 10%, not exceeding seven calendar days, of the abbreviated term having elapsed will be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and fees.
Students who drop subsequently to 10% of the abbreviated term having elapsed but prior to 20% of the abbreviated term having elapsed will be entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and fees less a “late drop” fee assessed at $50 per dropped course.
Students who withdraw subsequently to 20% of the abbreviated term having elapsed will be charged 100% of all tuition and fees. Dates representing the 10% - 20% points of the respective abbreviated terms will vary according to each session/part of term in which the student is registered. Please see the Registrar or Bursar’s office for the exact dates on which the “late drop” fee will be assessed.

Withdrawals

Traditional Fall/Spring Semester Courses:

Courses Offered in Abbreviated Terms (e.g. summer, winter, late start courses, etc.):

Adding & Dropping Courses

Full-Term Courses (15 weeks)

Abbreviated Term Courses

Non-Participation (Academic Engagement)

DIFFERENT TYPES OF WITHDRAWALS

Official and Unofficial Withdrawals

Official withdrawal is the date the student officially notified the school that s/he would withdraw through written signature or online withdrawal.
Unofficial withdrawal (non-attendance taking institutions) is the date the school became aware the student ceased attendance.

Withdrawal from Courses

Before two-thirds of the semester, a student who withdraws from all must obtain a withdrawal form from the Registrar’s office, and return the completed form to the Registrar’s office. Students can also withdraw on-line prior to two-thirds of the semester through their myCommNet account. Grades for courses from which a student withdraws during the first two-thirds of the semester will be recorded as “W” at the end of the semester.

If a student stops attending and fails to withdraw officially from a course, a grade of “F,” or “UF” may be recorded on the student’s transcript. In all cases of withdrawal, a “W” does not affect the student’s grade-point average.

Withdrawal from the College

A student who withdraws from the college must withdrawal from all classes at the Registrar’s office. Failure to officially withdraw in writing from the college may result in failing grades for uncompleted courses and might result in probation or suspension status.

Unofficial Withdrawals
The “UF” is an administrative transcript notation or grade used by the faculty for students considered to have no basis for a grade due to non-attendance.

Students who are registered for courses and are not attending are ineligible to receive financial aid funds. NVCC works closely with the Academic Affairs and Continuing Education divisions, who collect information directly from instructors of students who are in non-attendance status for their classes to ensure no aid is disbursed. The Financial Aid office understands the federal requirement to identify students who fail to attend classes. Faculty receives a written request to collect and report information of students who do not attend their classes.

The Financial Aid office staff cancels the aid for the students included on these lists. If there is a change in the attendance and the student continues to attend class, the student is asked to bring proof of attendance for all classes registered. A deadline is given to the student to submit proof of attendance.

Acceptable proof of attendance includes a notification from the professor that the student is attending, a recently graded paper/assignment from student’s class, or our in-office Verification of Attendance form completed with the professor’s signature. Proof of attendance is required from all professors in each class the student is registered. If proof of attendance is submitted, then the student’s financial aid is reinstated. If there is no contact from the student, the student is charged for the class they failed to attend and is not granted financial aid for that class.

After the semester grades are posted, the Financial Aid office will review and consider any passing grades the student may have earned and reinstate the disbursable aid.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy for Financial Aid Recipients

The SAP policy can be complex to understand because of federal financial aid program rules. After reading the policy, you may have additional questions and are encouraged to talk with a financial aid counselor to better understand the policy and its impact on your financial aid award and studies. Maintaining your financial aid eligibility is very important.

Overview

Financial aid recipients are expected to make reasonable academic progress to obtain a degree or certificate as a condition to receive federal, state or NVCC financial aid funds. Your entire academic history at NVCC, transfer credits, remedial classes, repeated classes, consortium agreement credits or college classes taken while a high school student are reviewed to ensure your timely progression toward graduation. Even if you were not a financial aid recipient in the past, your entire academic history must be reviewed, if applying for federal or NVCC financial aid programs.

Your financial aid academic progress for continuation is assessed based upon three items: 1) qualitative, 2) quantitative and 3) maximum time frame measures. You must be meeting all measures or you risk "disqualifying" yourself from financial aid eligibility at NVCC.

Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requires financial aid recipients to do the following:

1. Meet minimum cumulative grade point averages.
2. Satisfactorily complete the minimum required percentage of cumulative credit hours attempted.
3. Complete your degree/certificate program within the maximum time frame of credit hours allowed.

PROGRAMS GOVERNED BY THIS POLICY:

Federal Grant Programs:
Pell Grant
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Federal Loan Programs:
Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans

Federal Work Programs:
Work Study

Connecticut Scholarship & Grant Programs:
Robert B. Willis Scholarship Programs
NVCC Aid Programs:
Institutional Scholarship & Grant Programs
NVCC Grant

Private (non-federal) Alternative Loan Programs:
Eligibility varies depending upon the lender

Private Donor or Third Party Scholarship Programs:
Eligibility varies depending upon the donor's criteria

POLICY:

Satisfactory academic progress for financial aid recipients in both certificate and degree programs is determined using a student’s cumulative academic history at the college, by means of Cumulative Grade Point Average (qualitative) and Cumulative Pace (quantitative) components. A student must successfully complete the designated pace percentage (earned credits/attempted credits) according to their program of study. For financial aid purposes, all attempted credits resulting in either an academic grade or administrative transcript notation will be included in the quantitative calculation. Incomplete courses, course withdrawals, course repetitions, noncredit remedial courses (with appropriate credit equivalency evaluation), and ESL courses are also included in this assessment. Transfer credits are counted as both attempted and earned credits in the calculation for determining satisfactory academic progress.

For students who change majors or change between certificate and degree programs, a cumulative academic history is still considered and assessments will be performed based on the primary program of study. A student's cumulative academic history will be evaluated at the end of each payment period and prior to the subsequent term’s financial aid disbursement. This policy will be used to evaluate all students uniformly, regardless of their enrollment level. In order to graduate, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required in all courses that are applicable to the program of study.

Standards for Certificate-Seeking Students

Credits Attempted	Minimum Cumulative GPA	Minimum Completion Pace
0 - 11.99	0.0	0.00%
12+	2.0	67.00%

Standards for Degree-Seeking Students

Credits Attempted	Minimum Cumulative GPA	Minimum Completion Pace
0 – 11.99	0.0	0.00%
12 – 30.99	1.7	50.00%
31 – 49.99	2.0	50.00%
50 – 59.99	2.0	60.00%
60+	2.0	67.00%

Repeat/Audit Coursework
Financial aid recipients are limited to one repetition of a previously passed course in their program of study. The second repetition of a previously passed course will not be eligible for financial aid payment. Audit courses are not financial aid eligible.

Communication
Students will receive notification prior to the start of a period of enrollment via postal mail or email that will describe any changes to the status of their academic progress. Updates to academic progress status will also be made available to students through myCommNet.

Maximum Credit Hours
Students may receive financial aid for any attempted credits in his/her program of study that do not exceed 150% of the published length of the student’s educational program at the college. For example, students enrolled in a 60 credit degree program may receive financial aid for a maximum of 90 attempted credit hours. Similarly, students enrolled in a 30 credit certificate program may receive financial aid for a maximum of 45 attempted credit hours. Any attempted credits at the college must be included in the calculation. The 150% maximum credit hours rule is applicable to students who change majors, programs, or who pursue a double major.

SAP STATUS:

Financial Aid Warning Status
Students who fail to meet the minimum satisfactory academic progress standard will be placed on Financial Aid Warning only once during their academic career at the college. Students on Warning may continue to receive financial aid for the student's next semester or period of enrollment at the college. Those students who achieve Satisfactory Progress after a Warning period but fail the academic standards at a later date will have an Unsatisfactory Progress status. The college will communicate the Warning status to these students and inform them that they must meet the academic progress standard by the end of the subsequent enrollment period to maintain eligibility to participate in the financial aid programs at the college.

Unsatisfactory Progress
Students who fail to meet the minimum satisfactory academic progress standard at the end of the Warning period will become ineligible from the financial aid programs at the college. The college will communicate a status of Unsatisfactory Progress to students and inform them of the available Reinstatement and Appeal processes.

Reinstatement Process
A student's financial aid eligibility will be automatically reinstated when the student meets the minimum satisfactory academic progress standard. Reinstatement to the financial aid programs may also occur upon a successful appeal by the student (see Appeal Process below).

Financial Aid Probation Status
Any student who fails to meet the minimum satisfactory academic progress standard at the end of the Warning period will become ineligible from the financial aid programs at the college. Ineligible students can file an appeal regarding their unsatisfactory progress within the assessment for financial aid programs. Students who have failed the academic progress standard and have been approved with a successful appeal will be considered on Financial Aid Probation. The terms of Financial Aid Probation are set by the college during the Appeal Process.

if you have successfully appealed a Financial Aid Termination, you will be placed on Probation for one term. If you meet the SAP standards at the end of the Probation term, your SAP Status will reset back to Meets SAP. If you do not meet the SAP standards at the end of your Probation, you will be placed back into Termination.

If you are placed on financial aid probation you have one semester (or time as specified by the Financial Aid Office) to meet SAP requirements and remain eligible for financial aid.

Students on probation must follow terms of the plan put in place by the Financial Aid Office. They continue to receive financial aid while on financial aid probation but will be monitored.

APPEAL PROCESS

Students may request consideration for reinstatement to the financial aid programs through the following Appeal Process:

If a student feels their failure to meet the minimum satisfactory academic progress standard was the result of an unusual or extraordinary situation that affected successful progression, the student may appeal to the Financial Aid Office. Examples of personal mitigating circumstances could include illness or injury of the student or dependent of the student, a death in the family, or other undue hardship as the result of special circumstances. An appeal form is available in the Financial Aid Office.

To provide consistency in decision-making, a designated administrator or committee at the attending institution will make all appeal decisions in a timely manner upon review of the appeal form and any applicable documentation. The student must:

1. In writing, explain the extenuating circumstances causing the non-compliance;

2. In writing, give a detailed explanation of specifically what has changed that will allow satisfactory progress to be demonstrated at the next evaluation; and

3. Substantiate it with third party documentation (i.e. physician’s note).

Should an appeal be approved and the student is not mathematically able to return to satisfactory academic progress after the subsequent enrollment period, a designated administrator at or committee at the attending college will devise an appropriate academic plan for the upcoming semester with the student. For example, the terms of an academic plan may be as follows:

1. Register and successfully complete a minimum of six (6) credits; and

2. Successfully complete these courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

At the end of the semester, grades will be evaluated. If the student has met the required terms of the academic plan, the student may remain on Financial Aid Probation and continue to receive financial aid the following semester. If the student fails to meet the terms of the academic plan in any subsequent semester, the student will become ineligible to participate in all financial aid programs until the student is able to once again meet the minimum requirements for academic progress. Student progress will continue to be monitored at the end of each semester with the same terms in place until the student is in compliance with this policy.

If the student’s appeal is denied and the student is already registered for the upcoming semester, the student is responsible for any monies owed to the college. If the student pays for the next semester and successfully completes all classes with a GPA of 2.0 or better, the student may appeal again after that semester.

Naugatuck Valley Community College is Becoming CT State Naugatuck Valley on July 1, 2023!

The CT State admissions application is now open for Fall 2023 Enrollment.

Application for Nursing or Allied Health Program Student

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Along with your application, you'll need to provide the following documents:

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Refunds

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Adding & Dropping Courses

Non-Participation (Academic Engagement)

About Refund Appeals

Timeframe to Appeal

Appeals Process

Grants

Federal Work Study Program

General Information

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Employment Opportunities

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Scholarships

Helpful Hints for Scholarship Search

NVCC Foundation Scholarships

Allied Health and Nursing:

Access Rehabilitation Center Scholarship

Edith R. and Roland O. Fontaine Memorial Scholarship

Marilyn Meltzer Eslami Endowed Scholarship

Mari-jean Morelli Nursing Endowed Scholarship

Mari-jean Morelli Nursing General Scholarship

The Sandra Sharron Memorial Scholarship

The Sandi M. Stephens Memorial Award

The Waterbury Medical Association Scholarship

Business Scholarships:

The Carolyn P. Zaza Memorial Endowed Scholarship

John Garrity Memorial Scholarship

Liberal Arts/Behavioral Social Science Scholarships:

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Scholarship

Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Gerard F. Melito Memorial Arts and Humanities Endowed Scholarship

Melanie Ilene Rieger Memorial Endowed Scholarship

NVCC Foundation Visual Arts Scholarship

Max R. Traurig Future Library Worker Scholarship

STEM Scholarships:

The Charles E. Pagano, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

The Emerson Scholarship

Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Siemon Manufacturing – John Brazee Endowed Scholarship

Siemon Manufacturing – Robert Knickerbocker Endowed Scholarship

The Waterbury Garden Club Scholarship

The Connecticut Horticulture Society Richard Jaynes Scholarship

The Connecticut Horticulture Society (CHS) Scholarship

General/Miscellaneous Scholarships:

The Charles E. Pagano General Scholarship

The Dr. Christopher Love Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Cocco De Filippis Family Endowed Scholarship

The William and Mary Carew Scholarship Fund

The Dorothy Witmer Kinney Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Charles B. Kinney, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship

NVCC Foundation General Scholarship

Connecticut Community Foundation Scholarship

President to CEO Scholarships:

Central Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University

University of Hartford

Outside Scholarship Opportunities: