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Future Forward CT offers an accelerated pathway to earning your degree at an affordable cost through an innovative partnership with Southern New Hampshire University. You can keep working while earning your degree online with a flexible, self-paced schedule and personalized one-on-one support.

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"Future Forward CT brings hope and a viable pathway to a degree for many deserving Connecticut residents who have never had that chance."

Sivan Hines, Hartford Promise Senior Director of College Partnerships and Scholar Success
A COLLEGE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS ON A MISSION

We believe all motivated students across Connecticut should be able to earn a career-boosting college degree without going into debt or putting their life on hold.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Our program works around your schedule, whether you want to take your time or finish as soon as possible.

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FOCUS ON SKILLS, NOT TESTS

Show mastery in real world skills through self paced projects. No deadlines. No grades.

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FIND SUPPORTED SUCCESS

One-on-one weekly coaching to help you navigate your coursework and keep you moving towards your goals.

Let college meet you where you're at.

Get 1:1 support from your coach at a coworking space, coffee shop, or wherever else works for you.

degree programs

We offer one-on-one support to learners enrolled in SNHU competency-based education programs. Our individualized learning pathways are designed to maximize each learner’s success, supporting students’ progress towards degree completion and career advancement.

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Business Management

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Communications

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Healthcare Management

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ACHIEVABLE

Structured for your Success

No F’s, no lectures, no tests, no deadlines

Earn credits through online projects based on real-world skills. Retry as many times as you need until you master the material.

Get one-on-one coaching

Get the support you need to complete your education by working with your coach to set deadlines, schedule, and build study habits that fit your lifestyle.

affordable

Grow your potential, not your debt

Earn your degree for half the cost of state university tuition

Earning a SNHU degree in partnership with Future Forward CT is $3,400 per term before financial aid and scholarships. Most students are eligible for federal financial aid, which covers almost half the cost of tuition for the average student (and can cover up to 75% of tuition).

No books, no fees, no surprises

With no surprise expenses to the program, you can plan your finances with ease and focus on what matters most: your education.

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ACCELERATED

School on your schedule

Self-paced curriculum

Earn an accredited bachelor’s degree in as little as 2 years. Go as fast or as slow as you’d like, earning credit as you master the material.

Work harder, graduate faster

Complete as many credits as you can master per term with no additional cost, allowing you to graduate sooner while saving money.

ACCESSIBLE

Get the help you need to get it done

Best program for working adults and parents

SNHU's online curriculum is self-paced and project-based so you can work anytime, anywhere. With absolute flexibility, you can study when it makes sense for you. You will never be constrained by the college’s schedule.

Work wherever you want to

Future Forward CT coaches make it possible for you to succeed anywhere. Complete your degree completely from home, or meet your coach in person at a coworking space, coffee shop, or wherever else works for you.

HOW FUTURE FORWARD CT WORKS

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Find out what the next step is on your journey to earning your degree.

what people are saying

Here’s what Future Forward CT students are saying.

I can’t say enough about how amazing the FFCT team is. When my schedule became crowded with overtime, I started doubting my ability to balance work and school. However, my coaches went above and beyond, making time to catch up with me and assist with assignments and time management, even during work, after hours, and late into the night. Their dedication and support helped me persevere and keep moving forward.

Kaajah Edwards
AA Graduate from Hartford

After high school, I made 4 attempts at getting a college degree and did not succeed. I originally had a passion for forensics and my career path shifted. Over time, while navigating through life, I did not have proper direction and counsel to reaching my aspirations. Now with Future Forward, I have a reliable source of support, encouragement, and motivation to endure the journey towards acquiring my associates degree. These days, I feel more confident, more organized, and more strategic in the direction my life is headed toward my career goals.

Aleena Durant
Student from Hartford

Future Forward CT is an amazing and convenient opportunity for me to go back to school and finish my degree. Been able to study online on my own pace and time is very convenient for a working person or someone in charge of a family. My oldest son has started college which motivated me go back to school too, to be able to obtain a better job and to show my children that it is never too late to finish your degree.

Maria Zuniga
AA Graduate from Hamden
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I can’t say enough about how amazing the FFCT team is. When my schedule became crowded with overtime, I started doubting my ability to balance work and school. However, my coaches went above and beyond, making time to catch up with me and assist with assignments and time management, even during work, after hours, and late into the night. Their dedication and support helped me persevere and keep moving forward.

Kaajah Edwards
AA Graduate from Hartford

I also think people in my community stray away from bettering their education due to the worry or the reflection of their environment thinking that they will be left with a bunch of student loans they can't pay off by just trying to better themselves. This program eliminates that worry because you have a coach that explains everything to you thoroughly and supports students being able to finish and have as little debt as possible.

Teth P
Student

The program gave me a new outlook on my education. I can now see myself earning my degree, something I thought was out of reach for me. The issues I thought would hinder me from being able to continue my education were financial difficulties and time. My coach was extremely helpful she helped me fill out my fafsa application so I was approved for financial aid and can earn my degree at a reasonable cost with no debt. With my work schedule I didn’t think school would be possible, but now I feel motivated and excited about the future.

Whitney S
Student

I would recommend Trio CT to family or friends because I know that there are many people who are eager to earn their degree and pursue their education, but need more flexibility with their schedules and support with assignments. Trio CT is perfect for that because your coach is a great support system and guidance towards mastery of the projects and being a step closer to graduating college.

Abigail Aguilera
Student from New Haven

After high school, I made 4 attempts at getting a college degree and did not succeed. I originally had a passion for forensics and my career path shifted. Over time, while navigating through life, I did not have proper direction and counsel to reaching my aspirations. Now with Future Forward, I have a reliable source of support, encouragement, and motivation to endure the journey towards acquiring my associates degree. These days, I feel more confident, more organized, and more strategic in the direction my life is headed toward my career goals.

Aleena Durant
Student from Hartford

Future Forward CT is an amazing and convenient opportunity for me to go back to school and finish my degree. Been able to study online on my own pace and time is very convenient for a working person or someone in charge of a family. My oldest son has started college which motivated me go back to school too, to be able to obtain a better job and to show my children that it is never too late to finish your degree.

Maria Zuniga
AA Graduate from Hamden

Leading the way

executive director

Felecia Edwards-Smith

Felecia is a lifelong educator and proud CT community leader.

Throughout her journey, she has served in a variety of capacities such as: college recruitment, access, retention, advising, and student success. Felecia is the proud daughter of Nancy, who decided to go back to college at the age of 40 to provide a better life and future for her family. Based on her personal and professional experience, Felecia has devoted  her career to helping others have access to equitable opportunity to achieve their greatest postsecondary aspirations regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic status.

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What makes us different

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common questions

How do I apply for Financial Aid and will I qualify?

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Students can apply for Financial Aid here. 

Pell Grant maximum is currently $7,395. If you receive the full Pell grant award, your tuition can be less than $950 per term before scholarships.

  • Need help with FAFSA? Your enrollment advisor will help you every step of the way once you apply.

Can I transfer credits out of the program?

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Each institution has its own rules about credit transferability, and so we can't 100% guarantee that the credits you earn in the program will transfer fully to a future institution of your choice. 

I have college credits, can I transfer my credits?

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  • If you’ve earned 60 or more credits from an accredited institution — or if you’ve earned an accredited AA or AS — you will likely be eligible to begin your studies directly with SNHU’s BA program (skipping the AA and significantly reducing your time to degree). 
  • If you have under 60 transferable credits, you have the option to have a course-by-course evaluation, and may be eligible to transfer credits to the “associate’s degree track”.

How long does it take to earn my degree?

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  • On average, students can earn an associate degree in  9 to 12 months and a bachelor’s degree in 12 to 36 months.

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Tell us more about your goals, get an answer to any questions, and learn more about Future Forward CT. Schedule a call or request an application to get started.