Financial Aid

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You can determine which forms you still need to submit by logging on to the Highlander Pipeline at my.njit.edu and follow these steps to access your Self-Service Financial Aid Page:

  • Claim your UCID (If not already done so).
  • Log in to the Financial Aid Dashboard.
  • Select the aid year from the drop-down menu.
  • Go to the Home tab.
  • Review the Student Requirements section for any outstanding items.

If you have already completed the required documentation, please continue to monitor your email and student portal to ensure no additional information is requested.

How to upload Verification Documents

To submit your verification documents, you will need to create an account for the document portal, if not created last year. For instructions see, Create My Document Portal Account.  

Please note that at times we may request additional documentation and/or clarification after you have submitted the requested document. Just because you submitted the items, does not mean the verification process has been finalized. Federal regulations require schools to resolve all discrepancies that arise with the student’s paperwork compared to the data reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Non-Award Year Specific Forms

Instructions

 

NJIT’s FAFSA filing priority deadline is February 15, but you can continue to file your FAFSA after the priority deadline and submit any required documentation after April 15; however, there are specific deadlines associated with each student aid program. If you apply late, you risk the inability to receive student aid from some programs. In addition to the processed FAFSA, SFAS must receive all requested documentation 30 days before the end of the semester or award period. This deadline allows processing and authorization of disbursements within timeframes defined by regulations pertaining to federal and state aid programs. Failure to apply or to submit required documentation by the indicated deadlines may result in a loss of financial aid eligibility for all student aid programs.

January

  • SAP appeals for the spring semester (currently enrolled students only) are submitted to the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee by January 11 (subject to change).

February

  • FAFSA priority filing deadline for upcoming academic year is March 1. To apply for financial aid at NJIT, you must include NJIT’s institutional code, 002621, in the college choice section of the FAFSA.
  • Summer Financial Aid applications available online under forms.

March

  • Tax forms and any other requested information is submitted to SFAS as soon as possible but no later than March 15 for the forthcoming academic year.

April

  • Student loan borrowers graduating in spring complete loan Exit Counseling.
  • FAFSA for prior-year NJ TAG recipients due by April 15.

May

  • Admission tuition deposits due May 1.
  • Returning student records reviewed for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) after spring semester grades get posted.
  • Summer Financial Aid applications for Summer I due by May 8 (subject to change each year).

June

  • Summer Financial Aid applications for Summer II are due June 15 (subject to change each year).
  • SAP appeals for continuing students for summer semester are submitted to the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee by June 15 (subject to change).
  • Returning students Financial Aid Packaging begins for those registered for the following fall semester.
  • Scholarship renewal for prior year recipients are packaged and sent if scholarship requirements are met.
  • Students with a previous scholarship with insufficient available funds due to market conditions are sent a notification of such for planning.
  • New students attend online orientation sessions.
  • New student loan borrowers complete loan Entrance Counseling and sign Master Promissory Note.

July

  • New students must complete mandatory academic advising sessions.
  • Undergraduate scholarship applications due by July 10.
  • Bills are sent in the last week of July.

August/September

  • Student employees complete Student Employment/FWS contracts and I-9 forms.
  • SAP appeals for continuing students for fall/spring semesters are submitted to the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee by August 10 (subject to change).
  • First time FAFSA applications must be received by the Federal Processor for NJ TAG eligibility by September 15.

October

  • FAFSA available for filing (on October 1).
  • Student Aid Reports (SARs) and Student Eligibility Notices (SENs) (the latter for only NJ residents) start arriving in the mail; be sure NJIT is listed as first college choice (school code 002621) on the SAR and SEN.
  • Applications for Admission to Graduate Study are received by October 15 to receive full consideration for spring-semester graduate scholarships.

November

  • Student loan borrowers graduating at the end of the fall semester complete loan Exit Counseling.
  • Tuition bills sent to students registered for the spring semester.

December

  • Student Financial Aid Services begins to notify incoming freshmen of scholarships.
  • Need-based packaging begins for freshman and transfer students.
  • Applications for Admission to Graduate Study are received by December 15 in order to receive full consideration for fall-semester graduate scholarships.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Student Aid Portion Reports

HEERF I CARES Act Student Aid Portion Report (Dated 05/27/2020)

HEERF I CARES Act Student Aid Portion Report (Dated 07/06/2020)

HEERF I CARES Act Student Aid Portion Report (Dated 08/21/2020)

HEERF I CARES Act Student Aid Portion Report (Dated 09/30/2020)

HEERF I CARES Act Student Aid Portion Report (Dated 01/10/2021)

HEERF I CARES Act Student Aid Portion Final Report (Dated 02/09/2021)

HEERF II CRRSA Act Student Aid Portion Report  (January 2021 - March 2021)

HEERF II CRRSA Act Student Aid Portion Final Report (April 2021 - June 2021)

HEERF III ARP Act Student Aid Portion Report  (April 2021 - June 2021)

HEERF III ARP Act Student Aid Portion Report  (July 2021 - September 2021)

HEERF III ARP Act Student Aid Portion Report  (October 2021 - December 2021)

HEERF III ARP Act Student Aid Portion Report  (January 2022 - March 2022)

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Institutional Portion Reports

HEERF I CARES Act Institutional Portion Report  (Dated 10/22/2020)

HEERF I CARES Act Institutional Portion Final Report (Dated 02/03/2021)

HEERF II CRRSA Act Institutional Portion Report (January 2021 - March 2021)

HEERF II CRRSA Act Institutional Portion Report (April 2021 - June 2021)

HEERF III ARP Act Institutional Portion Report (April 2021 - June 2021)

HEERF Quarterly Institutional Portion Report (July 2021 - September 2021 Amended 04/22)

HEERF Quarterly Institutional Portion Report (October 2021 - December 2021 Amended 04/22)

HEERF Quarterly Institutional Portion Report (January 2022 - March 2022)

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Student and Institutional Portion Reports

00262100_HEERF_Q22022_071022 (April 2022 – June 2022)

00262100_HEERF_Q22022_071022_rev_100422 (April 2022 – June 2022)

00262100_HEERF_Q32022_101022 (July 2022 – September 2022)

00262100_HEERF_Q32022_101022_rev_031523 (July 2022 – September 2022)

00262100_HEERF_Q42022_010623 (October 2022 – December 2022)

00262100_HEERF_Q42022_010623_rev_031523 (October 2022 – December 2022)

00262100_HEERF_Q12023_040523 (January 2023 – March 2023)

00262100_HEERF_Q22023_070623 (April 2023 – June 2023)

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Required Disclosure and Reporting

Emergency Federal Grants under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP)

Updated 12/08/2021

Under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, NJIT received $12,191,985 in emergency federal funds to make available to students to be used for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care or childcare. Such emergencies include costs incurred as of the March 13, 2020, the date of the declaration of a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak. The University will implement the distribution of funds in phases, where Phase I begins with those who demonstrate need using the 2021-2022 FAFSA EFC, and in Phase II the distribution will encompass all eligible students (including international, DACA, and any other statuses). These funds are required to be prioritized to students with exceptional need, as defined by NJIT as those with a Federal Pell-Grant eligible Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or non- Pell-eligible EFC students who are recipients/eligible for specific need-based funds (Federal SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, NJ Tuition Aid Grant, or NJ Educational Opportunity Fund). For Phase II students (international, DACA, and other non-citizens), need is determined by students completing the application and demonstrating how finances changed in the household such that contributed to their need (such as a loss of job, illness, or death of a family member, or other emergencies).

Application:

1. US citizens or FAFSA filers: Emergency Federal Grants Request Form (To avoid any issues accessing the application, make sure to close all email accounts and only have NJIT email account open in the browser)

2. International, DACA and other non-citizens: Emergency Federal Grants for Non-Citizens

Policy: Emergency Federal Grants under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP)

FAQs: Emergency Federal Grants (ARP) FAQs

Special Circumstances: Appeal for Income Reduction

Emergency Federal Grants under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP)

Under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, NJIT received $12,191,985 in emergency federal funds to make available to students to be used for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care or childcare. Such emergencies include costs incurred as of the March 13, 2020, the date of the declaration of a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak. The University will implement the distribution of funds in phases, where Phase I begins with those who demonstrate need and in Phase II the distribution will encompass all eligible students (including international, DACA, and any other statuses). These funds are required to be prioritized to students with exceptional need, as defined by NJIT as those with a Federal Pell-Grant eligible Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or non- Pell-eligible EFC students who are recipients/eligible for specific need-based funds (Federal SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, NJ Tuition Aid Grant, or NJ Educational Opportunity Fund).

Application: Emergency Federal Grants Request Form (To avoid any issues accessing the application, make sure to close all email accounts and only have NJIT email account open in the browser)

Policy: Emergency Federal Grants under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP)

FAQs: Emergency Federal Grants (ARP) FAQs

Emergency Federal Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act and Education Stabilization Fund

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, the $82 billion Education Stabilization Fund incorporates emergency funds for student grants similar to the CARES Act grant. The allowable uses of funds are more flexible than the CARES Act grant as it allows funds to be distributed to even those enrolled exclusively in distance education and students in continuing education and non-credit programs. Eligible students are those NJIT students with emergency expenses and with the highest need who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens. To measure need, filing the 2020-2021 FAFSA is recommended, but a FAFSA is not required. If no FAFSA is on file, students must attest of their need on their applications. For the first time, under this new legislation, emergency funds can be used to pay down student tuition balances, and for other emergency expenses incurred on or after March 13, 2020 pandemic date. Such expenses include any component of the cost of attendance such as food, housing, transportation, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare.  

Application: Emergency Federal Grants Request Form (To avoid any issues accessing the application, make sure to close all email accounts and only have NJIT email account open in the browser)

Policy: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act and Education Stabilization Fund

FAQs: Emergency Financial Aid Grants (CRRSA) FAQs

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

As per updated guidance from the Department of Education received on April 21, 2020, Only students who are or could be eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), may receive emergency financial aid grants. Such students are those that have filed a 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and met the federal aid eligibility criteria. The criteria to participate in federal programs under Section 484 of the HEA include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service (if the student is male); and a high school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in an approved homeschool setting. Further, students who were exclusively in an online program on March 13, 2020, the date the President declared a national emergency due to COVID-19 outbreak are not eligible for emergency financial aid grants. Finally, the CARES Act requires institutions to provide the emergency financial aid grants directly to students to pay for emergency expenses which include items in the student’s cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare. Such expenses must be related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, and therefore, grants cannot be used to satisfy students’ outstanding account balances.

(updated April 21, 2020)

Application: Emergency Federal Grants Request Form (To avoid any issues accessing the application, make sure to close all email accounts and only have NJIT email account open in the browser)

Policy: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Policy

FAQs: CARES III Act Emergency Grants Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Webinar Presentation: CARES Information Powerpoint

COVID-19 Financial Aid Announcement: April 17, 2020

During these challenging and unprecedented times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire NJIT community is committed to addressing the needs of our students. As the coronavirus challenges continue we recognize how it creates profound financial burdens to students affected by COVID-19. Rest assured that NJIT community is committed to our students as every decision we make puts student first. Some of the resources available was made possible by the recent law known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Under this law, Emergency Grants are available for students with unforeseen expenses related to disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus. Other types of relief include Federal Work-Study jobs impacted by COVID-19 where on-campus employment may not be possible, but under certain conditions, students can continue to get paid. As more guidance is provided by the U.S. Department of Education, this webpage will be updated, so please regularly check back.

To avoid any issues accessing the application, make sure to close all email accounts and only have NJIT email account open in the browser.

Application: Emergency Federal Grants Request Form 

Policy: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Policy

Fund Delivery and Timeline:
The Emergency Grant Committee will begin to review applications starting Friday, April 24th to May 15th. The funds will be released every Wednesday starting April 29 until May 20th (assuming NJIT receives the funds from the Department of Education).  After May 20th, the committee will meet every other Friday and funds will be released every other Wednesday.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that all institutions participating in federal student aid programs make student consumer information disclosures available to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees and the public. Please review Student Consumer Information.

We are providing you with key Resources and References to help you navigate financial aid. Kindly review the resources below which include consumer information, important financial aid dates, parent’s guide, student handbook, frequently asked questions and other important information.

We provide you with important tools to understand the cost of attending NJIT and to make college more affordable. Understanding Cost of Attendance (COA) is important because by understanding COA, you can explore options to pay for college. Financial Literacy helps students finance higher education and understand how to manage debt. Net Price Calculator provides a preliminary estimate of federal, state and institutional aid eligibility to help families gauge what aid the student may be awarded and make arrangements to cover the cost of attendance. 

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

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