Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
How do I apply for Financial Aid?
In general you must complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* and indicate that you would like your information released to the University of Bridgeport by indicating our federal school code which is 001416.
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When should I file my FAFSA?
March 15th. We always encourage applications after March 15th; however, priority for funding is given to those who submit their applications by this date.
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What is UB's Federal School Code?
001416
Award letters for incoming undergraduate students typically will be mailed around:
- March 1st for incoming undergraduate students
- April 1st for returning undergraduates/incoming graduate students
- April 15th for returning graduate students
Will I receive an award letter if I have not been accepted yet?
No. To receive an official award letter, you must be accepted to the University of Bridgeport.
Can international students receive financial aid?
In order to receive federal or state aid, you must be a citizen, or an eligible non-citizen. International students are eligible for institutional aid and may qualify for certain types of loans, which require a credit-worthy, citizen to co-sign.
Also, please refer to our Financial Assistance for International Students at the University of Bridgeport page for additional information.
Can I work on campus?
Yes. If you're financial aid award contains Federal Work-Study award. Students, who do not qualify for work-study, may also work under UB's student employment program. First priority is given to FWS students, while all other applicants can be placed after the fifth week of the semester.
What is a preferred lender?
The Office of Financial Aid continues to monitor the student lending market to ensure that our students are receiving the best student loan interest rates and benefits possible. We developed our preferred lender list, which will be reviewed annually, with this objective in mind. The Preferred Lenders were selected through a competitive bid process, in which the following factors were considered by order of importance:
- Low interest rates with strong borrower benefits including: zero fees and additional reductions in interest rates or cash back to borrowers for timely payments and payments made via direct deposit.
- Excellent customer service to borrowers.
- Availability of lender representatives to quickly resolve loan issues.
- Full electronic processing of loans including electronic transfer of funds
Neither the University of Bridgeport nor its employees who select the Preferred Lenders have a revenue-sharing interest in any of the lender agreements.
All students and their parents have the right and ability to select the education loan provider of their choice. You are not required to use any of the lenders on the preferred lender list and will suffer no penalty from the University for choosing a lender that is not on the preferred lender list.
The Office of Financial Aid will certify any lender's master promissory note on behalf of the student's request.
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