CT HB05380

University of Connecticut must submit annual reports to the Office of Higher Education beginning January 1, 2015, detailing how financial aid was awarded to in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students and first-time freshmen.

Financial aid reports must include the number and percentage of students receiving need-based aid, merit-based aid by type, typical aid packages grouped by expected family contribution quintiles, and total aid amounts by category.

Merit-based institutional aid is defined to include financial aid awarded primarily or solely based on academic or other talent, including awards from the financial aid office, academic departments, athletic departments, or foundation.

University of Connecticut must submit annual reports beginning January 1, 2015, analyzing course transferability for students who completed coursework at other institutions, separated by Connecticut public institutions, independent institutions, and out-of-state public institutions.

Transfer credit reports must include the number of transfer applicants, accepted students, enrolled students, and the number and percentage of courses and credits accepted for general education requirements and major-specific requirements.