Paying For College

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Federal grants (Pell, FSEOG, TEACH, Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grants)

  • Loans

  • Aid for military families

  • Aid for international study

  • Aid and other resources from the federal government

  • Class of 2022 > submit the 2022/2023 FAFSA application

  • Class of 2023 > submit the 2023/2024 FAFSA application

  • Enter all colleges on your college application list to receive the Student Aid Report

Submit the FAFSA application to check eligibility > CLICK HERE

NJ HESAA ~ NJFAMS

  • Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) / NJ FAMS

  • NJ state agency

  • Need-based programs (TAG, Governor's Urban Scholarship Program, NJGIVS, Community College Opportunity Grant)

  • Merit-based programs (NJ STARS and NJ STARS II)

  • College savings plan (NJBEST)

  • Family loan program (NJCLASS)

Submit the HESAA application to check eligibility > CLICK HERE

THE HESAA APPLICATION CANNOT BE SUBMITTED UNTIL THE FAFSA IS PROCESSED.

PROCESSING TAKES APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING FAFSA SUBMISSION.

College Scholarships

A variety of websites are available to students to apply for scholarships including through your Naviance account.

Popular websites:

Loans

Students and families can apply for loans to assist with college tuition and expenses.

Types of loans (student, federal, private, refinance):

Work-Study

Tuition Payment Plan

Check with each individual college for tuition payment plan options.