Student Resources


Financial Aid Information

To find information about financing your CSUS education, please contact the financial aid office at the university you plan on attending. Click the icons below to reach their websites.

  • Central

    CCSU
    Central CT State University
    New Britain, CT

  • Eastern

    ECSU
    Eastern CT State University
    Willimantic, CT

  • Southern

    SCSU
    Southern CT State University
    New Haven, CT

  • Western

    WCSU
    Western CT State University
    Danbury, CT

Financial Aid for Connecticut Residents

  • CTMentor
    CTMentor offers access to information and admissions applications for statewide and independent colleges and universities within Connecticut. The student is responsible for the standard fee charged by a college or university upon submitting an application for admission, but otherwise, Mentor systems are provided free of charge.
  • Connecticut Department of Education

Financial Aid for all students

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. We consistently champion the promise of postsecondary education to all Americans-and its value to our society.
  • FinAid
    FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools -- on or off the web. Access to FinAid is free for all users and there is no charge to link to the site.
  • U.S. Department of Education financial aid page
    ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED's 4,200 employees and $68.6 billion budget are dedicated to:

First-Year Experience (FYE)

Revised and enhanced First-Year Experience (FYE) programs at Central, Eastern, Southern, and Western Connecticut State Universities focusing on freshmen are contributing to the success of students entering college for the first time. The results are evident in stronger student retention and academic performance.

  • Central

    CCSU
    Central CT State University
    New Britain, CT
    Central FYE


  • Eastern

    ECSU
    Eastern CT State University
    Willimantic, CT
    Eastern FYE


  • Southern

    SCSU
    Southern CT State University
    New Haven, CT
    Southern FYE


  • Western

    WCSU
    Western CT State University
    Danbury, CT
    Western FYE





Library Resources

CSUS Library Resources CSUS has a fully integrated library automation system designed to give students and faculty access to the catalogs of the four university libraries 24 hours a day. The system also provides access to worldwide library collections through the Internet while giving Internet users access to CSUS libraries.

For more information about each CSUS library:

CONSULS: shared library information system

Visit CONSULS.org CONSULS is a shared library information system that operates from a dedicated computer at the Connecticut State University System (CSUS) office in Hartford, Connecticut.

The system was founded by the CSUS for shared use by the Central, Eastern, Southern, and Western Connecticut State University Libraries.

In May 1997, the State Library of Connecticut joined the CONSULS system. The Connecticut State Library collection includes materials on Connecticut history, government, genealogy, and a complete State and Federal Documents collection.

Currently there are more than 1.2 million bibliographic records describing 1.9 million volumes held in the collections of the CONSULS member libraries.

In addition to the catalog of the four CSUS libraries and the State Library of Connecticut, CONSULS also provides access to a number of indexing and abstracting services including: Biosis Previews (Biological Abstracts), Books In Print, CINAHL (Nursing), ERIC: Resources in Education, EbscoHost, Encyclopedia Britannica, Lexis/Nexis Academic Universe, Medline, PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts

Visit CONSULS





Athletics at CSUS

Intercollegiate athletics for men and women is an integral part of life for students attending Connecticut State University System institutions.

The athletic programs offered at CSUS benefit not only the physical and mental well-being of the participants, but are also an integral part of our communities, locally and statewide.

For more information about athletics at CSUS, click the team icons below to learn more.

  • Central

    CCSU
    Central CT State University
    Blue Devils

  • Eastern

    ECSU
    Eastern CT State University
    Warriors

  • Southern

    SCSU
    Southern CT State University
    Owls

  • Western

    WCSU
    Western CT State University
    Colonials

Alumni Information

CSUS Alumni Information The Connecticut State University System has more than 180,000 alumni - individuals who attended Central, Eastern, Southern or Western Connecticut State Universities.

To learn more about the Alumni Association at each university, including special benefits, publications, events alumni linkand the latest about the organization and the university, contact information is listed below.


Textbook Rental Program to Begin

University Bookstores

Central CT State University
Eastern CT State University
Southern CT State University
Western CT State University
The Connecticut State University System will be offering students a new cost-saving option when they return to classes this fall. A textbook rental program is being launched by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, which runs the bookstores at Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Connecticut State Universities, that will allow students to rent textbooks for 45 percent of the cost of purchasing a new textbook. The textbook rental program, which will be available to both new and returning students, includes the following features:
  • Students can highlight or mark the rented books just as they would if they purchased a book and planned to sell it back to the bookstore.
  • Students can convert their rental to a purchase during the first two weeks of class.
  • The rental period lasts for the duration of the term/semester. Books are due back at the bookstore no later than 10 days after the last day of finals. Students can return the books in person or by mail.
  • Courtesy e-mails will be sent out as the end of the semester approaches, reminding students to return their books (if an email address is provided). Books not returned (or returned in unusable condition) will be subject to replacement and processing fees.
  • Students can pay rental fees using any form of payment currently accepted by the bookstore, including student financial aid and campus debit cards (for security reasons, a valid credit card must be provided regardless of the method of payment).
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