College & Career Planning

Tuition Break, formerly known as the New England Regional Student Program, provides significant tuition savings to residents of the six New England states when they enroll at out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England and pursue approved programs.

Click here to see what associate, bachelors and graduate degree programs are available at discounted tuition for Connecticut residents.

Find information and links on Connecticut colleges and universities, college tuition, financial aid, teaching certification, community service, work-based learning opportunities for undergraduates, and more. Visit the Office of Higher Education for the State of Connecticut.

AIE is a public service website developed to help students plan and complete their journey through higher education. These free resources for students and their families are designed to help students find the right school for them, finance their education, develop career goals, manage their money, and graduate into a life full of opportunities.

Click here to find the tools, resources, and money management tips to help you make college a success.

The National Center for Fair & Open Testing has a listing of test optional schools and more.

Click here to find the more than 2000 Colleges and Universities are test-optional or test-free for Fall 2025 applicants.

NCAN Vision: All students—especially first-generation students, students from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds, and those from low-income backgrounds—have an equitable opportunity to achieve social and economic mobility through higher education.

NCAN Mission: The National College Attainment Network's (NCAN) mission is to support members and influence leaders, organizations, policies, and systems across the country to increase equity and excellence in postsecondary degree access and attainment.

Click here to learn more about College Access and College Savings.