Expanded tuition programs for graduates of Bridgeport high schools

Fairfield University is deeply committed to the students of Bridgeport and their future educational goals. Since 1999, the University has sponsored the Community Partnership Scholars Program at four Bridgeport high schools (Bassick, Central, Harding and Kolbe-Cathedral). Through this program, Fairfield University collaborates with the schools on admission and financial aid mentoring, provides resources to cover group visits to campus, and funds a full tuition scholarship awarded every year at each of the four schools.

Beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year Fairfield University will expand this effort in two significant ways. The first will be to provide full tuition scholarships to Bridgeport high school students whose annual family income is under $50,000. Based on individual circumstances, students may qualify for additional financial aid to cover fees, room, board, and personal expenses related to enrollment. All students who graduate from these Bridgeport High Schools and are admitted to Fairfield University are eligible for this award:

Bassick High School
Bridge Academy
Bridgeport International Academy
Bullard Havens Vocational-Technical High School
Central High School
Harding High School
Kolbe Cathedral High School

Secondly, Fairfield University is expanding its commitment to the Community Partnership Scholars Program to provide additional scholarships to eligible students. Students with additional demonstrated financial need beyond the base award may qualify for further assistance toward the cost of attendance.

Eligibility Guidelines: The Bridgeport high school full-time student must apply to Fairfield University for undergraduate admission by either the early action or regular decision application deadline each year. Students must be offered admission through the standard admission review process to be eligible. Awards based on family income will require proper documentation of income (tax documents) in order to qualify for the award. The federal Adjusted Gross Income must be under $50,000 annually in order to receive this award during each college year. Students must be enrolled as full-time, day students at Fairfield University to be eligible for this tuition program. Students must enroll at Fairfield in the first semester following their high school graduation.

For additional information, contact:
                    Office of Financial Aid
                    Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., Center
                    (203) 254-4125
                    finaid@mail.fairfield.edu