Richard L. Woodland, M.A., Director

Office of Financial Aid

311 North Fifth Street

Camden, NJ 08102

(856/225-6039)

The staff in the Office of Financial Aid at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is concerned with helping students meet their educational expenses. The impact of educational expenses upon the student and his or her family is significant, although the tuition at Rutgers covers only a portion of the actual cost of instruction for each student. In order to allow students with limited financial resources to attend college, every effort is made to assist these students in finding alternatives in financing their education.

The majority of graduate students at the university, like most graduate students in America, receive some form of financial aid. The amount of support each student receives depends in part upon the availability of funds. The availability of support is often dependent upon the specific graduate program and degree status. Support ranges from grants covering tuition charges to awards sufficient to pay all educational and living expenses. The sources of support include university funds, federal and state government funds, corporate and individual bequests to the university, and grants from educational and scientific foundations.

Limited funds are available from scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, grants, low-interest loans, and part-time employment to students at the school. Application for such aid is made by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These forms are available from most college and university financial aid offices, or from the Rutgers Office of Financial Aid. Applicants are considered for all forms of aid for which they are eligible. Applicants who file by March 15 can expect a reply by June 1. Applications received after March 15 are considered for remaining funds.

Counseling is available by appointment to all students whether or not they qualify for financial aid. All students are strongly encouraged to file an application for financial aid.