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FAQs
Who are "potential" candidates for this
Program?
- students interested in attending Uconn,
Howard University
or Trinity
College;
- students who demonstrate academic excellence;
- students who show a financial need (as determined by
FAFSA submission to each college student is applying to);
- students who graduate from the four Hartford high schools:
Weaver, Bulkeley, Hartford Public and The Sport Sciences
Academy;
- are residents of the City of Hartford.
- Meet and maintain all of the admission, academic, and
financial need requirements of whichever college you choose
- Howard, Trinity or Uconn.
- Agree to spend at least one summer working at The Hartford
in fulfillment of college internship requirements in either
a paid or for-credit capacity. You also have the opportunity
for summer employment at The Hartford throughout your college
years, as long as you demonstrate good job performance.
- Agree to provide community service according to the specific
requirements of the college you attend.
Yearly, how many students from the
4 high schools are chosen?
Approximately 15 from across the 4 Hartford public high schools
will be chosen for this Program annually.
How are students selected for The
Alliance Program?
Students are selected by the Undergraduate Admissions Office
at the University of Connecticut, Howard University and Trinity
College. Note: Each college has its own criteria for accepting
students into their school. We encourage you to contact the
Admissions Office, schedule an on-campus visit/interview,
or attend their open house to find out more specifics. You
can also visit their web-sites at:
What if my major is not related to
insurance or financial services, am I still eligible to apply
for The Alliance Program?
Absolutely, there are no restrictions. Students can choose
to major in any field of study as long as it is offered at
the baccalaureate level at the college of choice.
What steps do I take to apply for The Hartford's
Alliance Program?
- Apply to one or all three schools-no separate Alliance
program application is necessary – just fill out the
college application.
- Fill out your FAFSA paperwork and submit in a timely
manner – the earlier the better! Indicate which school(s)
you want to receive this information: Trinity, Uconn or
Howard University (if you are unsure as to which school
you want to attend, make sure you have your information
directed to all possible school choices). To avoid any complications
or delays, it is strongly recommended that you complete
and submit your paperwork by February 15, 2002.
Additionally: It is recommended for students to follow up
with FAFSA (whether you submit online or through the mail)
to make sure your submission has been received, is not being
held up (due to missing information/other), and to check
on the status. Do not assume anything regarding this
process.
NOTE: Students who have incomplete, incorrect, or
have not completed their FAFSA submission, will not be eligible
for consideration into The Alliance Program.
If you need help regarding this process, there are
several things you can do:
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Attend The Hartford's Financial
Aid night in December, where representatives from
each of these three colleges will be on hand to
assist you and your parent/guardian.
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Ask your guidance counselor for
help; or
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Contact the Financial Aid Office
at the college for assistance.
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Who should I contact?
University of Connecticut Admissions Contact:
Aida Silva (860) 486-1467
Financial Aid: Diane Beer (860) 486-2819
Howard University Admissions Contact:
Ann-Marie Waterman (202) 806-2745
Financial Aid: Diondre Collier (202) 806-2813
Trinity College Admissions Contact:
Anthony Berry (860) 297-2177
Financial Aid: Kelly O'Brien (860) 297-2046
How does the scholarship piece of
the Alliance Program work?
The Alliance scholarship is a 4-year scholarship, contingent
on meeting and maintaining all of the admission, academic
and financial need requirements of whichever college you choose
– Howard, Trinity or Uconn. Funds come from both The
Hartford and the individual college. The amount of The Hartford's
contribution is stated in your Financial Aid Package, prepared
by the college, which you receive upon acceptance and commitment
to attend.
Is this a full or partial scholarship?
Based on your estimated family contribution, as determined
by The Federal Government, your family may or may not be required
to pay a specified amount of money for your education. Additionally,
your need will be reviewed annually as you file a
new financial aid form each year.
The scholarship normally covers direct expenses to attend
one of these three colleges: fees, tuition, room and board,
minus your estimated family contribution. Any additional questions
pertaining to what is covered, should be directed to the Financial
Aid Office at each school (contacts).
Will I have to give up my other acquired
scholarships?
That is a decision decided upon by the individual college
and/or donor(s).
Can I use the scholarship money for
my own personal use?
The scholarship is intended for tuition fees, room and board
and is directed to the college.
Can I transfer my scholarship from
one college to another?
Alliance scholarships cannot be transferred from one
school to another. While you can apply to one or all three
of these colleges, in most instances, you will only be offered
an Alliance Scholarship from one. In the event that you are
accepted and offered an Alliance Scholarship at more than
one of these colleges, you must then decide which school you
are interested in attending.
What are the other benefits of The
Alliance Program, aside from the scholarship piece?
In addition to your scholarship, The Hartford's Alliance program
also offers a summer employment,
life skills training and a
mentor.
The Alliance Program requires that you work at The Hartford
at least one summer however, you are eligible to work all
4 summers as long as you demonstrate satisfactory work
performance.
What is the salary for summer employment?
As an Alliance Program student, you will be offered a competitive
hourly rate.
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