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Registration Open For Spring Semester AT CT State Middlesex
Prospective Students May Still be Eligible for Free Tuition

Credit registration is in progress at Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Middlesex and Meriden campuses.
Spring 2026 credit semester begins on January 23 with a mix of on-campus, online and hybrid course options.
CT State Middlesex and Meriden offers associate degrees and certificates to prepare students for transfer to four-year degrees or direct entry into the workforce. Students can complete a certificate in as little as six months, and a degree in two years, in majors such as advanced manufacturing, business, health care, nbsp;information technology, veterinary technology and more.
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Special agreements with public and private colleges and universities throughout the state provide seamless transfer and a low-cost pathway to a bachelor’s degree.
Prospective students should start by applying online at ctstate.edu/how-to-apply. To ensure the best course selection, students are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
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Free tuition is available to Connecticut residents who are high school graduates, whether from the state or elsewhere and are attending college for the first time. Anyone who first attended college in Fall 2020 or later may be eligible, as well. Accessing the free tuition program and any financial aid starts with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. The free tuition program is not income-based. All students who plan on attending full- or part-time should complete the FAFSA so they can access the program or other financial aid, even if they do not think they will quality for need-based aid. Program funding is available on a rolling basis; applicants can see if they may qualify at ctstate.edu/free-tuition.
Registration for noncredit career training certifications is ongoing, with programs and classes in health care, information technology, manufacturing, veterinary assistant and more. Scholarships for information technology, health care and manufacturing classes are available. Veterans, certified dislocated workers and those receiving SNAP assistance may also be eligible for scholarships and tuition waivers for many continuing education programs. For more information, visit ctstate.edu/workforce-development/funding-options.
About CT State Community College
CT State is the most affordable pathway to a bachelor’s degree in Connecticut and the largest community college in the Northeast. Established in 2023 with 12 main campuses throughout Connecticut, students can apply once and take classes at any of CT State’s campuses across the state. Students can attend classes at CT State Asnuntuck (Enfield), Capital (Hartford), Gateway (New Haven and North Haven), Housatonic (Bridgeport), Manchester, Middlesex (Middletown and Meriden), Naugatuck Valley (Waterbury and Danbury), Northwestern (Winsted), Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley (Danielson and Willimantic), Three Rivers (Norwich) and Tunxis (Farmington). Open houses are held each spring and fall, and campus tours are available year-round. Visit ctstate.edu for more.