Since financial need is determined by comparing a student's resources with the cost of attending school, most part-time students who are employed do not demonstrate financial need.
The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program requires that a student enroll on a half-time per semester basis to be eligible. The State of New Jersey does not provide funds for assisting part-time students.
The university has extremely limited financial aid funds for part-time students. All application procedures and deadlines applicable to full-time students also apply to part-time students.