Funding Your Education
Debt-Free College
By keeping tuition and fees low and working with each student to provide generous financial aid packages in the form of grants and scholarships (not loans), ذكذكتسئµ students typically do not have to take out loans, which must be repaid, to get a college degree.
Start the journey toward debt-free college by applying for financial aid.
“Going to ذكذكتسئµ was honestly the best decision. Doing well there, along with the help of financial aid advisors, helped me get a lot of scholarships. I graduated debt-free, which allowed me to focus on my academics for the next two years of my life.â€Giselle Vidals ’21 Transferred to William Paterson University
Grants
We offer sizable grants that cover much, if not all, of tuition costs for students who meet eligibility requirements, including a Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) that provides free tuition for students from families who make less than $65,000.
Scholarships
Since 1967 the ذكذكتسئµ Foundation has distributed more than $19 million in scholarships, financial aid and grants to more than 19,000 deserving students. Complete just one application to apply for over 150 different scholarships on campus.
Learn more about scholarships.
Apply for Financial Aid
Getting financial aid starts with submitting the financial aid application known as “FAFSA.†To get started:
- Create your , which you will need to open, sign, and correct your application.
(Note: If you are a dependent student, one of your parents, even if undocumented, will also need to create an ID.) - Complete the FAFSA at .
- Create your New Jersey State account (HESAA) at
Note: Wait a few days for your FAFSA to process, then go to the NJFAMS portal to create an account and complete your state aid profile.
Get Help
Our financial aid staff can help you complete your FAFSA and apply for grants, loans or work-study. We offer one-on-one “FAFSA on Demand” appointments and free FAFSA workshops.
Schedule Your Appointment
The ذكذكتسئµ Value
$218.50
Per credit (in-county)
$21 million
In scholarships awarded
$18,824
Average savings for going to ذكذكتسئµ and then transferring to Rutgers
21,500+
Scholarship recipients
$6,255
Average cost per year
150+
Different scholarships
1/3
Our tuition is about one-third of a four-year school
$0
Tuition for students from families who make $65,000 or less through the Community College Opportunity Grant, for those who qualify
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