When to Apply

The 2025-2026 Path2Succes Scholarship application will open April 14, 2025. Please carefully read all the information below.

Benefits:

  • 5-6 sessions with a Success Coach
  • Financial support towards tuition and fees
  • $150 gift card upon successful completion of each semester

Please check your eligibility before applying.

Requirements to be eligible for Path2Success Scholarship and Coaching

You must:

  • Be a Fairfield County resident
  • Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the CT State (Nursing students are not eligible)
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to 2.79 at CT State
  • Have 12 to 30 (Spring Semester cycle)/64 (Academic Year cycle) credits completed at CT State (that count towards your major)
  • Have declared a major at the CT State (General Studies, Liberal Arts, etc.)
  • Take at least 6 credits at CT State Norwalk campus each semester

If you are:

  • A US Citizen or Permanent Resident > You must complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA and submit it with the CT State Norwalk Financial Aid Office
  • An International Student > You must upload a copy of your current I-20
  • NOT eligible for FAFSA > You must upload an Income Verification Form

It is possible that we may request you to submit more information before a decision is made. Once all applications are reviewed the NCC Foundation will notify you by email with a decision. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be requested to submit a Post-Acceptance agreement and a Thank You note to the donors. The Post-Acceptance agreement and Thank You note are required in order for you to receive a scholarship! NCC Foundation awards scholarships only for classes taken at CT State Norwalk campus. Once the Post-Acceptance agreement is submitted, the Business Office will receive a request to apply your award to your student account. Awards may take several weeks from when you are notified to be posted into your account. Please make payment arrangements with the Business Office.

Please check your email account regularly year-round for information regarding your application.

How to get help

Need help with your application?
Spring Only or Academic Year cycle CLICK HERE

OR contact nk-scholarships@ctstate.edu.

Have Questions?

Find your answer here.