CT private occupational school bonds.
From $100. Enter your amount.

A Connecticut private occupational (career) school must be authorized by the Office of Higher Education under C.G.S. 10a-22 et seq., and post a bond that protects student tuition if the school closes. Priced at 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter your figure to see your exact price at the application.

Required for a CT private occupational school authorization under C.G.S. 10a-22 et seq.
Protects prepaid student tuition if a school closes before students finish their program
1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — your exact price appears at the application
1% + $100 minset by bond amountInstantapproval for mostNo SSNin the application
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How it works

Apply to filed in one sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard school bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with OHE. Here is the whole thing:

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Apply online

Your school details, the bond amount OHE required, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot for most

The application collects no credit information, and most applicants are approved and issued the moment they pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review; if a soft credit check ever runs, it never affects your score.

SAME DAY

File with the Office of Higher Education

Submit the executed bond with your school authorization application or renewal. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever OHE insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the school bond actually covers

A private occupational school — a private career or vocational school — must hold a certificate of authorization from the Office of Higher Education under C.G.S. 10a-22 et seq. Because students often pay tuition in advance, the state requires a bond standing behind that money.

The bond is a tuition-protection guarantee: if the school closes or ceases instruction before students complete the program they paid for, the bond is available to refund or otherwise make whole the affected students. OHE sets the amount based on the school’s tuition exposure — its enrollment and the prepaid tuition it holds.

It is not insurance for you — if a valid student claim is paid, you repay the surety. The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the authorization. We issue the amount OHE set; the application collects no credit information, and premiums start from $100.

C.G.S. 10a-22 et seq. (Office of Higher Education)Connecticut private occupational (career) schools are authorized by the Office of Higher Education under C.G.S. 10a-22 et seq. A surety bond is required as a condition of authorization to protect student tuition if a school closes before students complete their program; the Office of Higher Education sets the amount based on the school’s tuition exposure. Confirm your required amount with OHE.

You need this bond if you are

Applying for a CT private occupational school authorization through the Office of Higher Education
Renewing a school authorization that requires a current bond
A trade, technical, or vocational school collecting prepaid tuition in Connecticut
Adding a new program or location that changes your tuition exposure

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount OHE set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file with the Office of Higher Education.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Connecticut private occupational school bond?The premium is priced at 1% of the bond amount, subject to a $100 minimum. The bond amount is set by the Office of Higher Education based on your school’s tuition exposure — enrollment and prepaid tuition. Enter that figure to see your exact price at the application.
Why does Connecticut require it?To protect students who pay tuition in advance. Under C.G.S. 10a-22 et seq., if the school closes before students finish their program, the bond is available to refund or make whole the affected students.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. If a check ever runs on a larger amount, it is a soft pull only — it never affects your credit score.
Who sets my bond amount?The Office of Higher Education, based on your tuition exposure. If you are unsure of the figure, send us your OHE paperwork and we will confirm the required amount before issuing.
When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the authorization. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your authorization never lapses over a missed email.
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