Counselors & Administrators

The CHESLA Loan is a low-cost fixed interest rate student loan available to Connecticut residents attending college in-state or out-of-state and to U.S. students attending college in Connecticut. Key elements of a CHESLA Loan:

  • Fixed interest rate with stable and predictable monthly payments
  • No tiered pricing: all qualified borrowers receive the same low fixed interest rates
  • Interest only payments while in school for undergrads and for a six month grace period after the student leaves school
  • Graduate and professional students have the opportunity to defer interest and principal while in school
  • An online application and pre-approval process
  • No deadline for application and no application fee

Guidance Counselors: To inquire about having someone do a presentation for your students or to get CHESLA flyers, email jhurlock@chesla.org.

Financial Aid Administrators: Please let us know when you will be doing your next RFI for preferred lenders. Contact jhurlock@chesla.org.