Funds are available from a variety of sources for scholarships,
awards, and grants. These include university-endowed scholarships,
tuition remission, federal grants, and state grants. In most cases, it
is not necessary to submit special applications for particular
scholarships administered by the university, provided a financial aid
application has been filed. However, some forms of gift aid require
separate application.
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program.
This
program recognizes outstanding high school students in New Jersey with
an annual $1,000 scholarship without regard to financial need.
Selection is made by a state-level committee and is based on
nominations made by high schools throughout the state of students who
place in the top 10 percent of their graduating class and who have
combined SAT scores of at least 1200, or are ranked first, second, or
third in their class. Additional scholarships are provided to students
from the state`s urban and economically distressed areas based on class
rank and cumulative grade-point average.
Federal Pell Grants.
These
grants are available to under- graduate students who have not earned a
bachelor`s or professional degree and are enrolled in a minimum of 3
credits per term. The award ranges from $400 to $4,000. Students must
be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Application is
made by submitting a completed FAFSA.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).
Grants
are provided by the federal government through the university to assist
undergraduates with significant financial need. Application is made by
submitting a completed FAFSA. The grants range from $200 to $2,000,
depending on financial need and availability of funding.
New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Grants.
These
grants are restricted to students from educationally and economically
disadvantaged families with exceptional financial need. This award is
$1,200 per year for resident students and $950 per year for commuting
students. Usually, students must be enrolled full time in a degree
program and be residents of the state of New Jersey. Students should
contact the college EOF director, the Office of University
Undergraduate Admissions, and the Office of Financial Aid for
additional information. Each student is required to submit the FAFSA.
Beyond the grant, the EOF program offers significant support services
in areas such as reading and writing skills development, tutoring, and
individualized counseling.
Tuition Aid Grants (TAG).
These
grants are restricted to New Jersey residents who are enrolled full
time, 12 credits or more per term. The award amount varies based on
student need; the maximum award is designed to cover tuition costs at
Rutgers. Students who wish to be considered for the Tuition Aid Grant
must file the FAFSA. The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance
Authority will send a Student Eligibility Notice (SEN) to the student
with accompanying instructions and award amount. The student is
responsible for informing the New Jersey Higher Education Student
Assistance Authority of any changes to information that is incorrect on
the SEN. The student also should submit these changes to the Office of
Financial Aid.
