Financing Your Future Begins Here
CHESLA provides financing, information and tools for students and families to make informed decisions about paying for higher education.
School Loans
CHESLA gives you a low rate, peace of mind and predictability
Refinance Programs
Unlock financial freedom through student loan refinancing
Scholarships
Invest in your future by applying for these Connecticut scholarships
Outreach & Resources
Valuable information about the process of paying for college
Welcome to CHESLA
The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) is a quasi-public state authority created to offer students and their families cost-effective financing options for higher education. We are a non-profit that channels our resources into helping you reach your educational goals.
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In-School Loan Volume
Refinance Loans
Refinance Loan Volume
Scholarships
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News & Events
CHESLA and the Connecticut State Department of Education Announce Launch of the CHESLA Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy Program to Incentivize Teacher Recruitment and Retention
(Hartford, CT) - The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) are excited to announce the launch of the CHESLA Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy Program signed into law by Governor...
CHESLA Announces Historic Low Rates for CHESLA Borrowers
Hartford, CT, December 9, 2021- The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) announced that it has again reduced the interest rates it charges its refinance borrowers. The new fixed interest rates for Refi CT loans now range from 3.75% to...
CHESLA Offers Employer Student Loan Repayment Program
The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) has announced its Employer Student Loan Repayment Program. The program is offered jointly by CHESLA and its Rhode Island counterpart, the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA). The relatively...
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