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):
Bank loans
Credit union loans
Personal savings
Work-Study
Check with each individual college for student employment opportunities
Tuition Payment Plan
Check with each individual college for tuition payment plan options.