Financial Aid

Nearly a decade ago, the NJIT community established a special fund to help students facing financial hardships related to emergency situations. For many future engineers, architects, scientists, and leaders, the “hand up” provided by this fund could spell the difference between finishing their NJIT degree on time and deferring completion indefinitely.

NJIT students may request a grant of up to $500 from the Highlander Student Emergency Fund for any number of unanticipated expenses arising from an emergency. Past recipients have utilized grants for medical expenses, housing costs, books, course materials, supplies, & equipment costs, and the replacement of possessions lost due to fire, flood, or other catastrophic events. Please note that this fund does not cover tuition-related items.

All requests must be made for the NJIT Student, and all supporting documentation must be in the current NJIT Student's name.

The Highlander Student Emergency Fund program is administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid Services, in collaboration with the Dean of Students and Campus Life. Students may submit their confidential application online.

To be eligible for a grant from the Highlander Student Emergency Fund, an NJIT student must be:

Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
Experiencing a temporary financial hardship resulting from an emergency situation.
Currently in good standing with the university.
Provide verifiable documentation demonstrating hardship
If you have not exhausted all available aid, including loans, your application may not be considered.

Please allow up to 10 business days for a decision on your application. Once approved, awards are typically made available to students within 72 hours of approval. If you have trouble submitting this application, please email hsef-group@njit.edu

Winter Financial Aid

Students must be registered for a Winter course at NJIT and working toward a degree at NJIT to request Winter Session aid. Additionally, students must:

Have filed a 2025–2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application
Submit all requested financial aid documents to Student Financial Aid Services (SFAS) by their respective deadlines
Meet the minimum standards set forth in the university Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. (The exception is certain private loans; please see website under Private Loans below)
Submit Winter Aid Application to SFAS by December 15, 2025 only if you are requesting a Federal Direct loan. Winter Aid Application is not required for other aid.

NJ Tuition Aid Grant/EOF (available to undergraduates only):

If you were a part-time student during the Fall 2025 semester (registered for at least nine credits) and are TAG/EOF eligible you will automatically be considered for TAG/EOF if you take a least 3 credits in the Winter session

Federal Loans (if Fall 2025 loan allocation is not exhausted):

We will review your enrollment and other eligibility criteria for the federal loans.

Private Loan:

Students and parents who are US citizens or permanent US residents, and international students with a cosigner who is an eligible US citizen or permanent resident can apply. Also, students not meeting SAP requirements can apply for certain private loans; details and applications are available here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Financial Aid Services Office at (973) 596-3479 or at finaid@njit.edu.

Summer Financial Aid

Helping Students Catch-Up, Stay On-Target and Succeed

Attending summer at NJIT is a great way to boost your GPA for the year, make up credits, make up a class you may have dropped, or just get ahead in your coursework. You can even earn extra cash by working a part-time job if you qualify for NJIT's institutional work-study program.

See the Summer Academic Calendar.

Sources of Financial Aid

Below are some of the summer financial resources you may qualify for to help defray costs:

Federal Pell Grant
New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant
Federal SEOG Grant
Federal Direct loans availability (if funds were not utilized during the past academic year or if you have progressed in academic level (i.e., freshman to sophomore, etc.)

Summer Pell Grant Eligibility

Meet general Pell eligibility criteria
Must have filed the FAFSA for 2025-2026
Must have Pell eligibility based on the Student Aid Index (per FAFSA)
Summer enrollment of at least 3 credits
Pass the standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (annual assessment occurs after Spring grades are posted)

Summer Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)

The Office of Student Financial Aid Services is delighted to share the news that funding for the Summer New Jersey Tuition Aid Grants is available for Summer 2026! This means that eligible students can receive a NJ TAG Grant during the summer term; the amount of the summer TAG grant will depend on the number of credits taken during the summer.

The eligibility criteria for the Summer NJ TAG grant are the following:

Have filed the 2025-2026 FAFSA or NJ Alternative application by the state deadline for 2025-2026
Received NJ TAG award during the Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 term
Summer enrollment of at least 6 credits (for summer, this can be 3 credits in the full, first, or middle session and 3 credits in the second session). TAG award is prorated based on enrollment. For example, if the maximum TAG award is $4770, and the student is enrolled for 6 credits, the TAG award would be $2385.
Be enrolled in courses that are in the same undergraduate program at the same institution at which you were enrolled during the fall or spring of the 2025-2026 academic year
Be enrolled in courses that may be credited towards graduation or used to fulfill your academic major requirements
Pass the standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (annual assessment occurs after Spring grades are posted)

Once you meet these guidelines and register for at least 6 summer credits, you will be awarded TAG and the award will be based on your enrollment, contingent on verification that your courses indeed apply to your program. Failure to meet these guidelines will require cancellation of the estimated TAG award, which may cause you to incur a balance.

Federal Direct Loans

Meet general loan eligibility criteria
Must have filed the FAFSA for 2025-2026
Summer enrollment of at least 6 credits (for summer, this can be 3 credits in the full, first, or middle session and 3 credits in the second session)
Must have remaining Federal Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized loan eligibility for 2025-2026
Pass the standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (annual assessment occurs after Spring grades are posted)
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Parents of dependent students and graduate students can also apply for a PLUS Loan

Private Loans

Students and parents who are US citizens or permanent US residents, and international students can apply. Also, students not meeting SAP requirements can apply for certain private loans; details and applications are available here.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Aid Services Office at (973) 596-3479 or at finaid@njit.edu.

Freshmen Summer Coursework-Helping Students "Catch-Up"

Attend the summer session to "catch up" and stay on target while learning the ropes about financial aid. If you register for a summer remedial course, you are automatically eligible to participate in a free online Financial Literacy self-paced course where you will learn the basics about financial aid and budgeting.

Freshmen who may benefit from taking Math remedial coursework prior to enrolling in the fall semester may register for summer, depending on their test placement results. For details about your placement results, contact the Center for First Year Students Office at 973-596-2981.

Visiting Students

Students from other institutions (visiting students) are welcome and encouraged to take summer courses at NJIT; if you have Pell and/or loan eligibility remaining from the academic year, please contact your home school's Financial Aid Office and discuss the possibility of attending NJIT and receiving aid via a Consortium Agreement.

The Office of the Registrar is responsible for processing certifications for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense on the behalf of our veteran population.

Veterans, veteran dependents, and members of the New Jersey National Guard and Reserves must contact: Ms. Allison Babinski if you are eligible for benefits and wish to utilize them during the semester.

If you are interested in applying for any outside scholarships, please be sure to work with the organization issuing the scholarship so that it is not tuition specific and can be applied toward books, course materials, supplies, & equipment, etc. in order to maximize your benefits.

Some of the services provided to our students are:

Application fee waiver (please email Babinski@njit.edu),
Priority Registration,
Our Veteran lounge, complete with a refrigerator, microwave, computers, and lockers,
VITAL a Veteran Initiative to Academic Leadership,
VSO, Veteran Students Organization, NJITVSO@gmail.com

NJIT students that receive veterans educational benefits need to know about several important procedures and policies. If you are veteran or a dependent interested in veterans educational benefits or are currently receiving them, please read the following information carefully.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Note: Service members should speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling in an institution.

CONTACT US
Ms. Allison Babinski
Assistant Registrar for Graduation, Veterans & Military Students
Phone: 973-596-5475 | Fax: 973-642-7898
babinski@njit.edu

Students all over campus are lowering their school bills and getting practical work experience through NJIT's work-study programs—working in academic departments and administrative offices and giving back in community-service programs.

NJIT currently has two separate programs:

Federal College Work-Study (FCWS)
Institutional Work-Study (IWS)

Have more questions? Contact Student Financial Aid Services.

NJIT Launches ScholarshipUniverse: A Scholarship-Matching Tool for Students

It's time for your hard work to start paying off your school bills. As an NJIT student, you'll be eligible for dozens—or even hundreds—of merit-based scholarships from the university, the state of New Jersey, and other sources such as corporations and private donors.

Plus, we make it easy on you by automatically considering you for all awards for which you are eligible. Each year, your academic records will be reviewed to determine your eligibility. Most merit-based scholarship programs require that you be enrolled full time and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Freshmen who are offered scholarships must acknowledge acceptance by submitting their tuition deposits by May 1. If you continue to meet the criteria for your scholarships, you will get a renewable award letter beginning in June. Please be advised that your scholarships may be reduced if total grants and scholarships exceed actual charges on your student bill. Student bills are delivered early August for the upcoming Fall semester.

New Jersey Residents
Out-of-State Residents
All Students
Outside Scholarships

Scholarship Profile Template can be found here.

New Jersey Residents

Governor's Urban Scholarship ($1,000)
The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority awards this scholarship to high-achieving students who reside in high-need communities. You must be a New Jersey resident to be eligible. Contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu or the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority at 609-584-4480.

New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship
The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority awards this scholarship to dependent children and surviving spouses of New Jersey residents who were killed in or who died as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001 or who died as a result of illness caused by exposure to the attack sites. Contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu or the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority at 609-584-4480.

Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Scholarship
The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority awards this scholarship to dependent children of New Jersey law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu or the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority at 609-584-4480.

Out-of-State Students

NJIT awards are available to academically talented non–New Jersey residents who enter the university as freshmen. You must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident to be eligible. Contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu or Admissions at admissions@njit.edu.

Scholarships for Veterans

The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers academic support to U.S. military personnel through merit-based scholarships of varying amounts. These include the AFCEA Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Scholarship and the Disabled War Veterans Scholarship. The scholarships are open to active-duty uniformed military service members; honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, including reservists and National Guardsmen; and disabled veterans. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and sophomores or juniors enrolled in an eligible degree program and have at least a 3.0 GPA." To apply go to: https://www.afcea.org/war-veterans

All Students

National Merit Scholarship (tuition & fees)
This is a four-year scholarship awarded to students who have been selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Academic Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. To enter the competition, a student must be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. lawful permanent resident (intending to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law); take the PSAT/NMSQT® in the specified year of the high-school program; and be enrolled full time in high school and planning to enroll full time in college immediately upon graduation. To maintain eligibility, you must be enrolled full time and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The purpose of this scholarship is to cover tuition and fees minus other tuition based awards.. Contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu or Admissions at admissions@njit.edu.

Honors Merit Awards (up to tuition & fees)
You must be accepted into the Albert Dorman Honors College to be eligible for this award. Contact the Albert Dorman Honors College at honors@njit.edu.

Honors Residential Scholarship (from $500 up to full housing & food)
You must be accepted into the Albert Dorman Honors College and reside on campus to be eligible for this award. Contact the Albert Dorman Honors College at honors@njit.edu.

Faculty Scholarships (up to tuition minus other tuition-based award)
These are NJIT scholarships awarded to freshmen on behalf of the NJIT faculty. You must apply for Admission to be considered for this scholarship.

To remain eligible for this scholarship, you must be continuously enrolled as a full-time student, earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 (3.2 for Honors students), and be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). This award is a four 4 year scholarship (three-year for accelerated students; five-year for Architecture students) to fund your first undergraduate degree. Please be advised that, in the future, this scholarship may be replaced with funds of equal value from an NJIT scholarship donor or reduced by other sources of aid. When a combination of your scholarships and other awards exceed your charges on your student bill the package may be reduced to correct an over award. Bills will be released early August for the Fall semester and December for the Spring semester.

Dean's Scholarship (fund a prescribed amount of tuition and fees)
The Dean's Scholarship has been awarded to you based upon your academic achievements. To remain eligible for this scholarship, you must maintain continuous full time enrollment, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and adhere to University Code on Academic Integrity. You are also required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This award is a four-year scholarship. Please be advised that, in the future, this scholarship may be replaced with funds of equal value from an NJIT scholarship donor or reduced by other sources of aid when applicable. The purpose of this award is to help reduce tuition and fee costs. If you do not meet the scholarship criteria for renewal, you will only have one chance to appeal.

Athletics Scholarships (variable)
These scholarships are awarded to qualified students who participate in NJIT's intercollegiate sports. You can obtain information about athletic scholarships by contacting the NJIT Athletic Department at 973-596-5730.

Academic Department Scholarships (variable)
These scholarships are awarded by departmental scholarship committees to students with outstanding academic records. Contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu.

Architecture Design Competition Scholarships (half- to full-tuition awards)
This is a five-year scholarship for freshmen, sponsored by the New Jersey School of Architecture.

Annual Scholarships from Other Sources (variable)
Several dozen of private scholarships have been made available to students on an annual basis by companies and individuals. Eligibility varies according to the donor's wishes, and not all scholarships are renewable. To find out more about these scholarships, contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu.

Merit Awards from Other Sources (variable)
Endowed by NJIT alumni, these scholarships provide financial assistance on the basis of academic performance, leadership, choice of major, or other specific criteria determined by the donor. To find out more about these scholarships, contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu.

Endowments & Memorial Scholarships from Other Sources (variable)
Hundreds of grants and scholarships have been endowed by a company or individual or are awarded in memory of a family member. Eligibility varies according to each donor's wishes. To find out more about these scholarships, contact Student Financial Aid Services at finaid@njit.edu.

NJ Chapter of Professional Women in Construction Scholarship
DEADLINE TO APPLY: THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023

The purpose of this scholarship is to support the next generation of women pursuing degrees in STEM, architecture, engineering, and construction-related industries., and who meet the below qualifications:

Applicant must be a female high school senior or a full-time college or trade school student.
College student eligibility requirement: one completed semester at an accredited college.
Applicant must be enrolled to earn a degree or certificate in a STEM, architecture, engineering, or construction-related field.
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident or be sponsored by a PWCNJ member or member firm.

To apply complete the application click here PWC-NJ Scholarship Application or view their flyer.

Scholarship Opportunity from The Land Conservancy of NJ
DEADLINE TO APPLY: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026

In 2026, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey will offer ten scholarships worth $10,000 each for the 2026-2027 academic year – more than ever before. The organization is proud to have one of the nation’s largest scholarship programs supporting environmental studies. The scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, park administration, and related fields, and who meet the below qualifications:

Applicant must be a be New Jersey resident
Applicant must be full-time students with at least 45 undergraduate credits completed at a college or university (though not necessarily a New Jersey university)
Applicant must have an academic average equivalent to a 3.3 or higher

To apply complete the application click here The Land Conservancy of NJ Scholarship Application or view their flyer.

Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in their junior or senior year who are majoring in Construction Management Technology or Construction Engineering Technology, or graduate students who are pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture with a specialization in Construction Engineering, and who meet the below qualifications:

Must be a full-time junior or senior majoring in CMT, CET, CE, or a graduate student pursuing a masters in either Civil Engineering or Architecture with a specialization in Construction Engineering.
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be an exceptional student, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0
Preference given to students who are likely to reciprocate and give back once they have established successful careers
Must be a United States citizen or the holder of a visa or green card who can demonstrate their plan to eventually attain U.S. citizenship
Must be a person of exemplary character, honesty, integrity, and possess a serious sense of purpose and a sense of personal accountability and responsibility to others.

To apply complete the application click here Snyder Foundation Scholarship Application Once you complete the application, forward a completed application plus accompanying materials to Pat Zappone, Donor Relations Coordinator, at pat.zappone@njit.edu

William S Guttenberg '44 Endowed Scholarship

Purpose: To provide a $2500 scholarship to be used toward tuition, books, course materials, supplies, & equipment, fees and/or housing for each qualified student. The scholarship will be renewable for 4 years as long as the student meets the academic requirements of the scholarship.

Qualifications Pertaining to Recipients:

The primary recipients of the scholarships should be students from New Jersey who are physically challenged.
Secondary recipients are to be from Paterson New Jersey, preferably from Eastside or Kennedy High School or another inner-city high school.
Tertiary recipients are students who lost a parent in the September 11 terrorist attack.
If no eligible student is found who meets the first three initial requirements, students from inner-city high schools who participate in the Educational Opportunity Program or the Honor's College may be considered.

How to apply: Contact the EOP or Honor's College department and indicate your interest in the scholarship.

Construction Roundtable Annual Scholarship

Qualifications:

Enrolled at a County or Community College or other college and accepted as a first-semester junior standing or equivalent credit hours in a New Jersey four-year college or university OR already attending a four-year college or university in New Jersey as a rising junior.
Pursuing a degree in a construction-related field (engineering, architecture, construction management, and/or design).
Possess a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Be enrolled as a full-time student.
Be interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry.
U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. Scholarship recipients will be required to submit progress reports at the end of each academic year indicating that their grades have been maintained.

Requirements:

Submit to: Pat Zappone, Donor Relations Coordinator
Application Form: Construction Roundtable Annual Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Please note that for your application to be considered complete, you must include the following materials:

Application form
Candidate statement (250 words or less)
Recommendation letter from a faculty member
Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
Resume or summary of work history (1 page)

NOTE: Pat Zappone's Email address is: pat.zappone@njit.edu ; Phone number: (973) 596 - 2660

NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS MEMORIAL CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose of Scholarship: To encourage and support qualified students to pursue a career in a field related to the conservation and management of natural resources.