Student Resources

Welcome CAPS students! On this page you will find links to forms and other resources that will be useful throughout your tenure in the CAPS Program.

 

Financial Literacy

When you know how to effectively manage your money, you will be better prepared to successfully meet your goals and have the financial resources to make them a reality. Below you will find helpful links to a variety of resources and presentations to begin your journey in navigating your own financial literacy.

Scholarships and Emergency Loans

Emergency Loans

  • The Iris Kinnard Emergency Loan Fund (IKELF) provides access to short-term loans for CAPS students. To apply for an emergency loan, please contact your CAPS counselor. Iris Kinnard was a longtime staff member in CAPS, having first served in the CONNPEP program and  ultimately becoming department director of what was then known as the Center for Academic Programs (CAP). The IKELF was established by her after retiring to continue to support CAPS students.
  • The Dean of Students Short Term Emergency Loan Fund (STELF)

Scholarships for High School Seniors Who Plan to Attend UConn

Merit Scholarships | Cost & Aid | Undergraduate Admissions : Undergraduate Admissions (uconn.edu)

Scholarships for Current UConn Students

Scholarships by School or College

Scholarships by Campus

Tutoring for CAPS/SSS Students

Students enrolled in the CAPS/SSS program are eligible to receive free tutoring through UConn.JoinKnack.com. Students can sign in with their NetID and Password to create a profile and request a tutor. Available tutors will respond to student requests and set up a meeting.

Food Assistance

UConn and Connecticut Food Resources

Food Assistance | UConn Faith | University of Connecticut

Campus Change

Campus Change

If you are a student hoping to transfer to or from the Storrs campus or any of the regional campuses, follow the link above to learn more.

Leadership and Employment Opportunities

Community Leader Position

The Community Leaders (CLs) work and live in a residence hall on the Storrs campus with approximately 150 incoming CAPS students during the Summer Program. CLs are the first point of contact for residents and serve as role models, guides, mentors, resources, coaches, and advocates. The CL’s job is challenging, demanding, often unpredictable, and personally gratifying. To learn more about becoming a CL next summer, please contact Carl Dean: carl.dean_jr@uconn.edu.

Student Worker Position

Student workers are hired to work in the CAPS office on all campuses. Student workers greet guests to the office, answer phone calls, manage and update special SSS projects and perform other administrative tasks. To learn more about becoming a Student Worker, please contact the Student Worker manager from your campus: Storrs, Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury.

CAPS Student Advisory Board 

The Storrs CAPS Student Advisory Board (SAB) is made up of undergraduate CAPS students seeking to develop their leadership skills and have a voice in influencing CAPS and University programming, services, and policy. Made up of at least one first year, sophomore, junior, senior, and campus change student, the SAB meets with key campus representatives, develops programming and initiatives to engage CAPS participants, and takes part in professional development opportunities. This student run Board comprises a chair, co-chair, secretary, and members who may be in charge of subcommittees.