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New Jersey College Grants

If you live in New Jersey, you are probably aware that there are some excellent colleges and universities in the state, as well as technical and vocational schools. However, you've probably learned as you face high school graduation or, as an adult, the idea of returning to school that attendance at one of these institutions can be quite costly. Luckily, the state of New Jersey takes education seriously and offers many grants and scholarships to assist in reducing the costs of higher learning.

Probably the most used source of funding in the state is the Tuition Assistance Grant, a need-based program that targets not only low income but also middle income students who qualify based on their completion of the FAFSA. The NJ Stars Program is a merit-based gift provided to individuals who are planning to attend community college either following graduation or within a designated time period afterward and covers part of the tuition towards their chosen program. Part-time community college students also may qualify for the Part Time Tuition Aid Grant.

For those who have the greatest academic talent, the Outstanding Scholar Recruitment Program offers up to $7500 in scholarships toward state colleges and universities. A unique program in New Jersey is the Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism, named for a student at Seton Hall who, instead of fleeing from a burning dormitory, helped save the lives of fellow students. The scholarship is awarded to students who have shown acts of heroism.

The World Trade Center Scholarship Fund offers up to $6500 in tuition for dependents of those lost in the 9/11 attacks, and the Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Scholarship Program provides tuition for any state college or university to dependents of New Jersey Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty.

List of New Jersey College Grants

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.