How to Pay for College in 3 Easy Steps
1. Know your costs
As you go through the financial aid process, it’s important to know everything that goes into paying for college.
The overall costs of a UB education:
- Tuition and fees (includes textbooks)
- Food and housing (for students living on campus)
- Student health insurance (may be waived)
2. Understand your options
Financial aid is available to help you pay for college. 99% of UB students receive financial aid.1 Our team is ready to help you every step of the way! To schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with a financial aid counselor, email admit@bridgeport.edu.
Types of aid available:
- First-year scholarships
- Transfer scholarships
- Work-study opportunities
- Local and state grants and scholarships
- Student loans
First-year scholarship opportunities:
- Trustee Scholarship: $25,000
- Presidential Scholarship: $20,000
- Provost’s Scholarship: $17,500
- Dean’s Achievement Scholarship: $15,000
1 Fall 2025
3. Submit your FAFSA
To be eligible for grants and federal student loans, you must submit your FAFSA each year. Grants, which do not need to be repaid, help reduce the costs of your undergraduate education, and student loans provide essential funds to fill financial gaps.
Types of grants available:
- University of Bridgeport Grant
- Pell Grant
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Types of loans available:
- Direct Loans 2
- Direct Parent PLUS Loans
UB’s FAFSA School Code: 001416
2 You must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for federal student loans.
Stay up-to-date with the new FAFSA
Use the checklist below to keep track of your application journey!
- Confirm UB has your social security number by contacting Admissions at 203-576-4552.
- This is how we connect your FAFSA with your UB application.
- Create an FSA ID at studentaid.gov
- Write down your username and password so you can access and submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA form when it is available.
- Once available, complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov and use UB’s school code 001416.
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Student voices
Paying for college at UB
A generous transfer scholarship as well as others that were included into my financial aid package, gave me the chance to attend a private four-year institution without having to break my pockets. I also greatly appreciate the attentiveness and willingness to help that comes from the financial aid department, when assisting students.
One thing that made UB stand out to me was its affordability. I knew coming in that I wanted to continue my education past my bachelor’s degree. So, it was important to me that I didn’t graduate with an enormous amount of student debt. By choosing UB, I was able to be financially responsible and be part of an amazing college experience.
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Contact Student Financial Services
Schedule a meeting with Student Financial Services
Discuss loans, verification, FAFSA inquiries, billing, and more via phone or Zoom. Student Financial Services counselors are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. To schedule a meeting, please contact our office.