Graduate Financial Support Contacts
NJIT awards funding to a select number of qualified full-time graduate students in the form of teaching, research, and graduate assistantships. These awards may cover full or partial tuition, a stipend or both. Financial support can either come from NJIT internal funds or from external sources. Eligibility and selection criteria are summarized below:
| Type of Support | Contact | Who is Eligible |
| Federal Loans | Financial Aid (973) 596-3479 |
U.S. citizens, permanent residents; full-time or part-time students, based on financial need. For the most comprehensive location for this info, including FAQs & loan deferment information, please click here. |
| Federal Work study | Financial Aid (973) 596-3479 |
U.S. citizens, permanent residents, full-time students, based on position availability |
| Industry Co-op | Career Development Services (973) 596-3100 |
Full-time students, based on position availability; master's only |
| Hourly Jobs | Financial Aid (973) 596-3479 | U.S. citizens, permanent residents, international students, full-time students, based on position availability. Students must be making satisfactory academy progress according to the requirements of the financial aid office |
| Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants | Graduate Studies Fellowships (973) 596-3462 |
Based on funding source, full-time students, often supporting under-represented groups |
| Assistantships and Awards | Graduate Studies Assistantships (973) 596-3462 |
Full-time, based on academic merit or priorities and on funds available |
| Curricular Practical Training | International Students (973) 596-2451 |
International students, based on INS regulations and industry availability |
Note: University policy stipulates only registered students are eligible for student employment. For summer employment, registration is verified for either the summer or fall session to ensure eligibility.