Financing Your Future Begins Here
CHESLA provides financing, information and tools for students and families to make informed decisions about paying for higher education.
Undergraduate School Loans
CHESLA gives you a one low rate, peace of mind and predictability
Graduate School Loans
Offering competitive fixed rates and flexible solutions for advanced education financing
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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News & Events
CHESLA Hosts Counselor Connect Event to Equip High School Counselors with Financial Aid Resources and Support
The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) convened approximately 50 high school counselors from across Connecticut for its Counselor Connect event, an in-person gathering designed to strengthen support for students and families navigating...
How CHESLA Could Support Connecticut Students Amid Federal Loan Restructuring
Recent federal changes to student loan programs have prompted Connecticut leaders to explore new ways to support students pursuing higher education. A proposed state-level approach would elevate the role of CHESLA as part of a broader conversation about affordability,...
How CT scholarships help students turn aspiration into impact
In today’s economy, post-secondary education is often a prerequisite for opportunity — but for many Connecticut students, financial barriers still stand in the way of their dreams. That’s why scholarship programs such as the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental...
CHESLA Awards Over Half a Million Dollars in Scholarships to Connecticut Student
The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) is proud to announce that it has awarded $532,500 in undergraduate scholarships to 183 students across the state for the 2025–2026 academic year. These recipients represent 61 towns and cities in...
CHESLA Announces New Loan Rates, Expands Access to Affordable Post-Secondary Education Financing
The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) today announced new loan rates for the 2025–2026 academic year, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to providing affordable, transparent, and student-centered financing for higher education....
Fund your future with financing and resources from CHESLA
A quality education can transform lives for generations. With the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA), affordable pathways to higher education are closer than you imagine. By providing scholarships, student loans, and financial tools,...
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 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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