New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) New Jersey Educational Opportunity (EOF) Grant New Jersey Garden State Scholars Program
Grants are awarded based solely on financial need. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid.
New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)
Tuition Aid Grants are awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have been legal residents of New Jersey for at least
12 consecutive months before enrolling in a New Jersey institution. Students who have received a baccalaureate degree do not
qualify.
The award amounts for the 2011-2012 award year range from $ 1,804 to a maximum of $ 9,784 based upon the student's need,
the cost to attend the college, and the funds available for distribution. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the "Renewal Application" is required to apply for this grant.
This is a state financial aid program that is administered by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
New Jersey Educational Opportunity Grant
The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund Grant is awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students from educationally
disadvantaged backgrounds with demonstrated financial need. To participate in this program, students must be legal residents
of New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment. Applicants must be full-time matriculated students in a
New Jersey college or university.
Undergraduate grants range from $ 1,150 to $ 1,400 per year and graduate grants up to $ 2,850 per year depending on college costs
and financial need. Grants are renewable annually based upon satisfactory academic progress and continued financial eligibility.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the "Renewal Application" is required to apply for this grant.
For more information about the EOF Program, contact the Undergraduate or Graduate Office of Admissions or EOF Office of the college
you plan to attend at Rutgers University. The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) is a state-sponsored program. For more information,
visit the website for the New Jersey Commission on Higher
Education.
New Jersey Garden State Scholarship Program
The State of New Jersey offers financial assistance to high-achieving students through the Garden State Scholarship Program.
Two scholarship funds are administered through this program: The Edward J.Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program and the Urban
Scholars Program.
To be eligible for these scholarships, students must be nominated by their high school guidance departments to the New Jersey
Education Student Assistance Authority. Recipients must attend a New Jersey postsecondary institution. Students who accept these
scholarships must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student. The scholarship recipient must be a New Jersey resident for at least
12 consecutive months prior to enrollment. Financial need is not a factor in determining eligibility. The recipient may also receive
TAG and EOF grants if eligible. While filing a FAFSA is not mandatory; students are encouraged to complete a financial aid application
to determine eligibility for additional federal, state, and campus-based financial assistance. This award is renewable based upon
satisfactory academic progress, continued undergraduate enrollment in a New Jersey college or university, and continued program
funding.
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