Admissions and Aid
Cost and Financial Aid
We are proud to share that 99% of UB students receive financial aid, academic scholarships, or need-based awards. We participate in a variety of federal, state, and institutional programs including grants, loans, and scholarships.
Use UB’s school code: 001416 to qualify for available financial aid!
The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available now! Visit studentaid.gov to complete it.
FAFSA deadlines
- February 15: Deadline for CT residents to qualify for state funding for 2026-27
- February 1: UB Priority FAFSA deadline for 2026-27
Additional resources
Tuition and fees
Undergraduate cost of attendance 2026-2027
| Item | Resident | Commuter with Parent | Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billed charges | |||
| Tuition/fees | $37,090 | $37,090 | $37,090 |
| Food/housing | $16,840 | N/A | N/A |
| Sub-total: | $53,930 | $37,090 | $37,090 |
| Other possible expenses | |||
| Food/housing | N/A | $5,880 | $8,776 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,506 | $4,506 | $6,726 |
| Transportation costs | $2,266 | $3,176 | $3,176 |
| Federal loan fees | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Sub-total: | $7,372 | $14,162 | $19,278 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance* | $61,302 | $51,252 | $56,368 |
*Costs do not include health insurance, lab fees, charges for course loads over 18 credits, or tuition differentials for Nursing or Dental Hygiene. The food and housing cost for residents is based on the standard double as a double. Amounts listed for miscellaneous, transportation, loan fees and commuter food and housing expenses are estimated costs that may be incurred during the academic year and will not be reflected on the student billing statement.
Institutional Gift Aid
Merit Scholarships and Grant Programs
Once you complete your application for admission to University of Bridgeport, you will automatically be considered for a number of our institutional scholarships and grants.
Incoming First-Year
Undergraduate Merit Awards
Merit-based academic scholarships for first-year undergraduate students: Trustee Scholarship: $25,000; Presidential Scholarship: $20,000; Provost’s Scholarship: $17,500; Dean’s Achievement Scholarship: $15,000.
Up to $25,000
Transfer Students
Transfer Achievement Awards
The University provides merit-based scholarships for transfer students up to $23,000. All awards are renewable yearly based on satisfactory academic achievement and good standing at University of Bridgeport.
Up to $23,000
External Opportunities
Scholarship Universe Portal
Start with UB’s scholarship opportunities and search on Scholarship Universe. Scholarship Universe will also show you outside scholarships that you may qualify for.
Search Scholarship UniverseHow to apply for financial aid
Apply for an FSA ID
Submit your FAFSA online
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all types of financial aid, including loans.
Use UB’s school code 001416 when filling out your FAFSA
Net price calculator
This calculator provides an approximation of what a first-year, undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend University of Bridgeport.
Flexible Budgeting
Payment plans and loan options
Payment plans
Monthly payment plans
Monthly payment plans are available. Students and their families can make payments from their bank account or by credit card through the myUB portal. The interest-free payment plan option can help spread all or part of student’s tuition, food and housing, and fees over several equal monthly payments. Payment plan enrollment can be completed via the UB portal for a fee of $50 each semester.
Interest-free
Federal Direct Loans
Loans
Unlike grants, loans are a form of financial assistance based on financial need that must be repaid. You must be enrolled at least half-time in order to process Federal Loans. The most current interest rates and loan fees can be found at the Federal Student Aid website.
Federal loans
Campus Employment
Federal Work-Study
All Federal Work-Study students can earn a maximum of $1000 per semester, if eligible. Work-study jobs are performed on-campus only.
Work-study
Veterans and military educational benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
University of Bridgeport is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010. To qualify, you must be 100% eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. Once you exhaust your 9/11 benefits, the University will match the Veterans Affairs benefits.
Straight Answers
Frequently asked questions about financial aid
University of Bridgeport’s school code is 001416.
Financial aid comes in four main types:
Grants – Free money, usually need-based (e.g., Pell Grant)
Scholarships – Free money, often merit-based or need-based
Loans – Borrowed money that must be repaid with interest*
Work-Study – A program that allows students to earn money through part-time jobs
* See question about subsidized vs. unsubsidized loans.
New applicants to University of Bridgeport must be accepted for admission before an aid award letter will be sent to them. Once accepted an award packet will be sent for review. All students must have a processed FAFSA on file in order to receive a financial aid award letter. Returning students award letters will be available online through their MyUB portal.
Verification is the process a school uses to confirm that the data reported on your FAFSA form is accurate. If you’re selected for verification, your school will request additional documentation that supports the information you reported.
Don’t assume you’re being accused of doing anything wrong. Students are selected for verification at random. All you need to do is provide the documentation asked for.
Sign up for a payment plan on your MyUB portal.
Search for scholarships on Scholarship Universe.
Apply for a Parent Plus loan at studentaid.gov.
Apply for a Private Alternative loan. For information, visit the Types of Loans section.
Students can reach our office by email, phone, walk-in, fax, mail, or via Zoom (available by appointment).
Student Financial Services is located in the Magnus Wahlstrom Library on the Garden Level. Contact our office to make an appointment.
Email: sfs@bridgeport.edu
Phone: 203-576-4568
Fax: 203-576-4570
Note: It is important to set up your UB email account after you register for classes as all communication from our office will be sent to your UB email.
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.
Questions about paying for college?
Our Student Financial Services Counselors are ready to assist you with any questions you may have.