FAFSA-4caster

Because we know the costs of higher education must very often be offset by some form of financial assistance—including a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment—we encourage you to apply for financial aid.

U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents

To apply for financial aid, you must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By filing the FAFSA, you are applying for federal, New Jersey state, and NJIT student aid programs.

You can file the FAFSA any time after January 1 prior to the forthcoming academic year; however, to ensure full consideration for federal, state, and institutional scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, you must file the FAFSA by March 15 prior to the academic year you plan to attend. Be sure to include NJIT's institutional code, 002621, in the College Choice section of the FAFSA.

Also, remember to file the FAFSA for each year that you are enrolled and want to be considered for funding.

So what's left? You might want to apply for a private loan or start checking out campus jobs. And don't forget to keep an eye on the deadlines for supporting documentation.

International Students

Although you aren't eligible for federal aid, there are plenty of other opportunities for financial assistance.

Check out the scholarships for international students—and don't forget about campus employment. You'll need to wait until you get to campus to apply for any jobs, but it's never too soon to start checking things out.