Financial Aid

Types of aid available

UB offers merit-based academic scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students.

Types of Aid

All students

  • FAFSA - Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after December 1 as possible, but before February 1 to ensure access to all aid programs. Our Federal School Code is 001416.
  • All returning students can access their award letters online by going to Web Advisor.
  • New way to manage your refunds directly on your myUB portal.
  • Graduating or withdrawing: do not forget to do your exit counseling

Undergraduate students

The Office of Student Financial Services at University of Bridgeport is committed to helping students navigate and understand the financial aid process and identify financial tools to help make a college education affordable. Paying for college is a partnership, and this partnership includes your family, the government, and University of Bridgeport.

Undergraduate Students

Graduate students

Our commitment is to help you navigate and understand the financial aid process and identify financial tools to help make a college education affordable. Paying for college is a partnership, and this partnership includes your family, the government, and University of Bridgeport.

Graduate Students


Prospective students

The Office of Student Financial Services would like to welcome you to University of Bridgeport.

The Office of Student Financial Services at University of Bridgeport is committed to helping you navigate and understand the financial aid process. We participate in a variety of federal, state, and institutional programs including grants, loans, and scholarships. Our Student Financial Services Counselors are ready to assist you with any questions you may have.

Prospective Students

Admitted and continuing students

Submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

2024-2025 FAFSA release

1/24/24 update: The 2024-25 FAFSA form is now available but only for short periods of time during the soft launch. If you experience difficulties getting on the website, please try to access the site at a later time.

Schools will not receive any FAFSA information submitted until the end of January.

See announcements and more information about the 2024-25 FAFSA release.

Priority deadlines:

  • March 15: Deadline for CT residents to qualify for state funding for 2024-25
  • April 1: UB Priority FAFSA deadline for 2024-25
If you plan to attend college from Submit this FAFSA Submit the FAFSA between Use income and tax information from
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 2023-24 October 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024 2021
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 2024-25 December 2023 - June 30, 2025 2022
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 2025-26 October 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026 2023

Accepting financial aid (registered students only)

Use your UB Portal for billing and financial aid

Once you are registered for classes, you can sign into your UB Portal to:

Accept or decline your financial aid

  • Click on the self-service icon, click on Financial Aid, then click on My Awards to accept/decline your financial aid.

Handle all billing and payment related needs by logging into your UB Portal and clicking on “Billing and Payments.”

  • Make payments
  • Enroll in interest-free payment plans
  • Sign up for direct deposit for refunds under “Electronic Refunds” tab
  • Provide third party access (for parent or responsible adult) under “Authorized Users” tab

Contact Student Financial Services

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