Financial Aid
Eligibility
To receive financial aid, a student must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- be a U.S. citizen;
- be registered with Selective Service (if required);
- have attained a high school diploma, GED, or successfully passed an ability-to-benefit test approved by the U.S. Department of Education;
- be accepted in a program of study leading to a degree or certificate;
- not be in default status on a student loan;
- maintain satisfactory academic progress;
- demonstrate financial need; and
- have registered for at least three credits.
To receive financial aid from the state of New Jersey, a student must comply with the general eligibility requirements and also must be:
- a New Jersey resident for at least one year and
- registered for at least six credits.
