Financial assistance options are available to help make Beyond Access more affordable. Students may be eligible for financial aid, scholarships, or payment plans to spread program costs over time.
Financial Aid
Beyond Access fees may qualify as an educational expense. This may increase a student’s Cost of Attendance which may impact the amount of aid available for a student.
Contact One Stop Student Services to discuss how Beyond Access fees and/or scholarships may impact financial aid.
Call: 860-486-1111
Email: onestop@uconn.edu
Related Information
Payment Plans
The Office of the Bursar offers interest-free monthly payment plans which apply to all UConn tuition and fees. Students already enrolled in a payment plan will have the Beyond Access fee automatically divided and incorporated into their monthly payments. Learn more about payment plans through the Office of the Bursar.
Beyond Access also offers payment plans with up to five installments based on date of program enrollment. Students participating in a Beyond Access payment plan will receive monthly charges to the student fee bill. A Beyond Access payment plan only applies to Beyond Access program fees.
Payment Plan Authorization
To establish a payment plan for the Fall or Spring semester, fill out a payment plan authorization.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for current UConn students enrolled in classes to offset the costs of Beyond Access. Students may submit applications each semester.
Note: If you are a need-based financial aid recipient (i.e., loans, grants, work-study), receiving a scholarship may affect your existing financial aid package. Contact One Stop Student Services if you have questions.
CSD Scholarship
- Award: Up to $500
- Eligibility:
- First-year student
- Documented learning disability and/or ADHD
Beyond Access Scholarship
- Award: Varies based on need and available funding
- Eligibility:
- Documented disability
- Demonstrated financial need
Beyond Access Hartford Scholarship
- Award: Varies based on available funding
- Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or non-degree student
- Enrolled at the Hartford campus
- Participating in Beyond Access
Requirements
To apply for a scholarship:
- Complete the online scholarship application form and
- Upload a statement (written essay, PowerPoint presentation, video, or audio recording) that explains:
- Your academic, social, career, and/or personal goals,
- How you expect participating in Beyond Access will help you to achieve these goals, and
- Why you would be unable to participate in Beyond Access without the aid of a scholarship
You must be a UConn student with a student ID number and UConn email address to complete this application.
The Beyond Access Scholarship Application is now available.
Deadlines
Scholarship applications should be submitted at least one week in advance of the first day of the semester for full consideration. Applications received up until the end of the second week of the semester will be considered if additional funds are available.
Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis following the final deadline if funds have not been exhausted. Check fund availability: csdbeyondaccess@uconn.edu
- Fall 2026 priority deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Fall 2026 final deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Spring 2027 priority deadline: Tuesday, January 12, 2027
- Spring 2027 final deadline: Sunday, January 31, 2027
Award Process
Evaluation of scholarship applications begins following the priority deadline. Awards are determined based on the application, personal statement, and demonstration of financial need as reported by the Office of Financial Aid. Scholarship award decisions will be announced via UConn email as soon as possible, typically by the end of the first week of classes for priority deadline applicants.
Scholarships Contact
Allison Knight
csdbeyondaccess@uconn.edu