Grants
Grants
Grants
Grants are a source of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. Grant eligibility is based on your financial need as determined by your FAFSA application.
NJ State grants are administered by the NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). HESAA receives your FAFSA processing results and makes their own determination of eligiblity. This means that they will frequently require additional documents or information. State grant programs have deadlines. Missing the deadline will result in you forfieting any eligibility for that semester!
Grants are only available to undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Previous EOF students who are pursuing graduate/medical student should ask about the Graduate EOF program.
Maintaining Eligibility for Grants
The requirements for remaining eligible to receive a grant vary from program to program. Please visit the individual page linked below relevant to your specific grant to ensure that you meet the requirements for maintaining eligibility for that program.
When You May Have to Repay a Grant
Here are some examples of why you might have to repay all or part of a federal or state grant:
- You withdrew early from the program for which the grant was given to you.
- Your enrollment status changed in a way that reduced your eligibility for your grant (for instance, if you switch from full-time enrollment to part-time, your grant amount may be reduced or forfeited).
- You received outside scholarships or grants that reduced your need for federal student aid.
- You received a TEACH Grant, but you did not meet the requirements of your TEACH Grant service obligation.
- You received Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time.
Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is the cornerstone of federal financial aid. Eligibility is determined by filing the FAFSA each year. The amount is dependent upon the number of credits a student is taking.
FSEOG
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are available to undergraduate Pell-eligible students who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
TEACH Grant
TEACH Grants are available to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a career in teaching a high need subject area such as math, reading specialist, science, etc.
Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)
The NJ TAG is available to matriculated, full time, undergraduate students who live in New Jersey and demonstrate financial need. The State of New Jersey funds the TAG grant.
Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
The NJ Educational Opportunity Fund provides financial and academic support services to eligible students.
Garden State Guarantee
A state program that helps cover tuition and fees for eligible third and fourth-year students.