Obtain an exceptional education at an affordable price at Rutgers University. We are the only New Jersey research university included in Kiplinger's 100 Best Values in American public colleges and universities.
Don’t compromise on your future. A prestigious education without a lifetime of debt is a reality at Rutgers. Browse through different financial aid options that may be available to you.
Students may be offered financial aid packages—a combination of various types of aid, such as scholarships, awards, grants, loans, and work-study.
Rutgers FAFSA School Code: 002629
Priority FAFSA Filing Dates:
March 15 for First-Year and Transfer Students
Scholarships awards are usually granted on the basis of grades and other academic achievement rather than solely on financial need. Rutgers offers a variety of gift aid to first-year and transfer students based on merit and need.
Gift aid can come in the form of scholarships, awards, or grants and be given out by Rutgers, the federal government, the state government, non-profits, or private organizations.
The Federal Work-Study program allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills. Work-study jobs are part-time and available on and off-campus.
Loans must be repaid, usually with some amount of interest added. They can come from federal, state, and university sources as well as private lenders. Our other financial aid options might help you lessen the amount of student loans you’ll have to borrow.
Once admitted to Rutgers, veterans should apply through the Office of the Registrar to receive education benefits. The campus office of veterans affairs can help guide you:
The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program provides access to higher education and support for highly motivated students who exhibit the potential for success, but come from families/communities disadvantaged by low income and the lack of access to the quality educational preparation necessary to attend college.
At Rutgers, we are committed to keeping quality education within reach of all admitted students. With a variety of financial aid packages, Rutgers will work with your family to make college affordable.
