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CSU Offers Waivers to Connecticut Students Impacted by Katrina
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HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 2 – Connecticut State University trustees voted today to allow full-time students from Connecticut attending institutions of higher education in the Gulf Coast areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama closed as a result of Hurricane Katrina to enroll for the fall semester at any of the four Connecticut state universities without having to pay tuition and mandatory fees.
The trustees also agreed to waive application fees and all late fees for those students wanting to continue their education at Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University and Western Connecticut State University.
"All of us want to reach out to those whose lives have been disrupted by Katrina, and this is one way we can help," said Lawrence D. McHugh, chairman of the CSU board of trustees. "We don't know how many students will take advantage of this offer, but even if we help just one Connecticut student, it will have been worth the effort."
Students whose education was interrupted by Katrina are asked to contact the admissions office at the CSU university they wish to attend as soon as possible. The telephone numbers for the admissions offices are:
Central Connecticut State University – 860-832-2278
Eastern Connecticut State University – 860-465-5286
Southern Connecticut State University – 888-500-7278 (toll-free)
Western Connecticut State University – 203-837-9000.-xxx- |
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