College Financial Plan FAQs

To begin, please ensure that you have claimed your UCID. Your UCID is required to access NJIT systems, including the Financial Aid Dashboard. Once your UCID is claimed, you will be able to log in and review your financial aid information. 

• Log in to the Financial Aid Dashboard.
• Select the 2026–2027 aid year from the drop-down menu.
• Go to the Home tab.
• Review the Student Requirements section for any outstanding items.

• Log in to the Financial Aid Dashboard.
• Select the 2026–2027 aid year from the drop-down menu.
• Navigate to the Offer tab to view your financial aid awards.
• Under the Loans section, review your loan offers.
• Accept or decline the loans as needed and click Submit.

Federal student loan limits are set by the U.S. Department of Education based on your grade level. Additional options include the Parent PLUS Loan for parents of dependent students and private student loans. 

Federal Work Study is a need-based, first-come, first-served program. Students must file the FAFSA by NJIT’s priority deadline of March 1 and demonstrate financial need. If you are not eligible, you may apply for Institutional Work Study.

NJIT reviews scholarship appeals on a case-by-case basis. You may submit competing scholarship offers to the Admissions Office for review. While additional aid is not guaranteed, students are encouraged to submit an appeal.

Yes. You may submit a Special Circumstances Appeal if you’ve experienced a significant financial change, such as a loss of income or medical expenses. Supporting documentation is required, and processing time varies.

EOF documents are reviewed by the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Department. Once your documents are approved, the EOP Department will coordinate with Financial Aid to apply the grant to your account.

You may contact EOP directly at eop@njit.edu or 973-596-3690.

The Total Direct Net Cost most closely reflects what you will see on your student bill in the Student Account and Payment Portal. The College Financing Plan is only an estimate—tuition and fees may change each year, and it does not include health insurance, parking, commuter meal plans, lab fees, or specific housing and meal plan options.

No. The College Financing Plan is an estimate to help you plan your costs and is not your official bill. Your official tuition bill is released by the University Bursar through the Highlander Pipeline Student Account and Payment Portal, typically in late July for the Fall 2026 term. Paper bills are not sent.

You can enroll directly through the Highlander Pipeline Student Account and Payment Portal. For more details on payment plan options, please click here.

Payment amounts are automatically calculated based on your current account balance after accepted aid is applied. There is no interest, but a one-time $50 fee is added to your down payment.

Requests for early refunds for computer purchases are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Director of Financial Aid. Submit a written request to finaid@njit.edu, and in the subject line, please write: Refund for Computer Purchase.

No. Appeals and verification do not extend payment deadlines. You must pay the balance in full or enroll in a payment plan. Any approved adjustments will be applied afterward.

Residency status is determined by the Office of University Admissions based on the documents you submitted with your application. If you believe this status is incorrect, contact the Office of University Admissions to confirm that all documents have been received. Once your residency is updated, the Office of Student Financial Aid Services will be notified, and a revised College Financing Plan will be issued.

Contact your Admissions Counselor to update your housing status. Once the change is processed, the Office of Student Financial Aid Services will automatically generate an updated College Financing Plan.

Yes. First- and second-year students living on campus are required to have a meal plan. Contact Residence Life for more information.

Indirect Expenses are not billable and do not appear on your bill. They are estimates to help families plan for overall costs. You should only budget for the expenses that apply to you.

Personal expenses may include laundry, clothing upkeep, meals off campus, transportation, and leisure activities.

Athletic scholarships are posted after tuition rates for the year are finalized and the student is cleared by the NCAA. Be sure all required NCAA paperwork is completed with the Athletics Department.

Review your New Student Checklist to ensure all required steps, including financial aid tasks, are completed.

For assistance, email finaid@njit.edu and include your 8-digit NJIT Student ID and legal name.