Southern Connecticut State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Southern Connecticut State University?

For 2024-25, Southern Connecticut State University's reported annual full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $13,442 for Connecticut residents: $6,998 in tuition plus $6,444 in fees. The corresponding nonresident total is $16,942, reflecting $10,498 in tuition and the same reported fees. Comparing tuition alone would substantially understate the published charge.

The reported typical annual room charge is $8,200, with a $7,000 board charge; books and supplies are estimated at $1,600. Adding those amounts produces about $30,242 for a resident undergraduate living in university housing, or $33,742 for a nonresident, before transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific costs. These are combinations of reported charges, not an individualized financial aid offer. A commuter's housing and food expenses will look different even if they do not appear on a university bill.

Financial aid can change what a student ultimately pays. In the reported aid data, 91% of students received some form of financial aid, while 52% had student loans. Aid may include federal grants and loans, Connecticut programs for eligible residents, and institutional scholarships; students generally use the FAFSA to be considered for federal aid and should check any separate scholarship requirements. Loans must be repaid, unlike grants and scholarships.

Reported average net price also varies with family income. For students from families earning no more than $48,000 annually, the average was $18,729. Net price is a retrospective average after grant aid, not a quote for a new applicant. Comparing an individual aid offer with the full estimated cost of attendance - including living and travel expenses - is the more useful way to identify a possible funding gap.

What are the work-study opportunities at Southern Connecticut State University?

Southern Connecticut State University students can pursue part-time employment and career-development support, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are not the same thing. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that permits eligible students to earn wages through approved work; an award does not mean wages arrive automatically or guarantee a position.

Students seeking work should review their financial aid eligibility and available university job postings. Other part-time jobs may be open without a Work-Study award, subject to each employer's hiring rules. An internship may provide academic credit, pay, both, or neither, depending on the opportunity and program; the university does not require an internship of every student.

Southern's career services include individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest resources, job-search listings, employer events, and opportunities to connect with alumni. These services can help students prepare applications and explore occupations, but their availability should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.