Undergraduate Sources
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree are encouraged to file the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at and view their eligibility for state aid on to be considered for all types of Federal, State and Institutional financial aid. Browse the tabs below to view the different types of financial aid for which undergraduate students may be eligible.
The 黑料社 Promise
黑料社 is committed to helping students achieve their academic goals while reducing their need for student loans.
The 黑料社 Promise covers 100% of the gap between federal, state and institutional financial aid and the cost of tuition and fees for qualifying students.
Learn more about the 黑料社 Promise at stockton.edu/promise.
The Garden State Guarantee
The Garden State Guarantee (GSG) is a last-dollar program created to assist New Jersey residents in affording the cost of their education.
The three tiers of the GSG for students include a tuition and fee free guarantee or a sliding scale Net Price of no more than $7,500 or $10,000 for Tuition and Fees for qualifying students.
Learn more about the Garden State Guarantee at stockton.edu/gsg.
Federal Pell Grant Program:
A , unlike a loan, is free money from the Federal Government and does not have to be repaid. Students apply by filing a and must reapply each year. File at .
Eligibility and award amounts are determined based on your . Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree.
During the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, the Pell Grant is prorated based on the number of credits for which a student is enrolled.
In the Summer, eligible students must be enrolled at least half-time to receive Pell.
There is a lifetime limit to the number of semesters a student can receive a Pell grant.
For more information, visit .
New Jersey State Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) Program:
New Jersey residents who are or intend to be full time undergraduates at an approved New Jersey college, university or post-secondary institution may be eligible for the .
Students apply by filing a and must reapply each year. File at .
Eligibility and award amounts are determined based on your NJEI. The State of New Jersey determines your NJEI and eligibility using the information reported on the FAFSA.
Applicants must demonstrate need for college student aid and must have been legal residents of New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months before receiving the grant.
Students who have received a baccalaureate degree or are enrolled solely in graduate study or graduate level courses are not eligible.
View eligibility information on .
Eligible students who are enrolled in at least 6 credits could be eligible to receive a summer TAG payment. The amount is prorated for half-time, 3/4 time and full-time.
For more information, visit stockton.edu/finaidsummer.
For more information, visit or contact the State of New Jersey at 800.792.8670.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG):
The is limited funding provided by the federal government for students with the most demonstrated need.
Students apply by filing a and must reapply each year. File at .
Eligibility and award amounts are determined based on your and unmet need.
To be considered, students should file their FAFSA as early as possible.
Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan Program:
Students may be eligible for Federal Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loans by completing the . File at .
A student may be eligible if they are enrolled in a degree seeking program and at least 6 credits per semester (half-time) at 黑料社. Eligible students borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education.
To have these loans applied to a student's account, the student needs to accept them and complete and a on . Visit stockton.edu/fafsa for instructional videos guiding you through the process.
A is awarded on the basis of financial need. The federal government pays interest for the loan ("subsidizes" the loan) until you graduate or stop attending half-time and during authorized periods of deferment.
An is not awarded on the basis of need. You'll be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.
You will begin repayment on the principle 6 months after you stop attending half time or graduate. When added to other financial aid resources, the loans amount may not exceed the cost of attendance at the time it is disbursed to the school.
If dependent, your subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loan annual eligibility is as follows:
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0-31 Earned Credits
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32-63 Earned Credits
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64 and Above Earned Credits
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Subsidized
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$3,500
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$4,500
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$5,500
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Unsubsidized
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
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Total
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$5,500
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$6,500
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$7,500
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If independent, your subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loan annual eligibility is as follows:
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0-31 Earned Credits
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32-63 Earned Credits
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64 and Above Earned Credits
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Subsidized
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$3,500
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$4,500
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$5,500
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Unsubsidized
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$6,000
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$6,000
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$7,000
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Total
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$9,500
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$10,500
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$12,500
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Learn more about Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans for undergraduate students at .
Federal Direct PLUS Loans for Parent Borrowers:
Parents of dependent undergraduate students are eligible to borrow under the Direct PLUS Loan program for parent borrowers up to the cost of their child's attendance minus other financial assistance.
Parents can apply by logging into with their FSA ID and Password and completing the application. Students whose parents apply for these loans are required to complete the . File at .
Eligibility is based on credit. An endorser may be required for some loans to be approved.
Students whose parents are denied for the Parent PLUS Loan may be eligible for an additional unsubsidized loan for the academic year.
Learn more and apply at .
Federal Work Study (FWS) Program:
The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is a need-based, federally funded work program administered by the Office of Financial Aid. Students apply by filing a . File at .
Eligibility is based on demonstrated need. To be considered, students should file their FAFSA as early as possible. Award amounts are set based on the appropriation from the U.S. Department of Education.
The program allows students to work part-time on or off campus to help offset their educational expenses. The funds will not be directly credited to your account, instead you will be paid biweekly. If you are offered FWS, it will be included in your financial aid offer. You will need to accept the offer and find employment.
Learn more at stockton.edu/finaid.
New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund Grant (EOF) Program:
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program gives motivated New Jersey students who come from educationally and financially disadvantaged backgrounds an opportunity to attend college. EOF is a special admissions program for students meeting certain financial and academic requirements.
All applicants must be students from a background of historical poverty, who demonstrate financial need. They must be New Jersey residents for 12 consecutive months prior to applying and must also be enrolled full time and matriculated at a participating New Jersey college or university. EOF is only available to first-time freshman students. EOF students who transfer from a participating NJ college or university may be eligible to apply for admission into the 黑料社 University EOF program.
The State of New Jersey determines eligibility using the student's NJEI, which is determined based off of information reported on the FAFSA as well as Income and Asset chart displayed .
To apply, students must file a or (NJ Dreamers only), provide the University with Tax Return Transcripts for the student and parents for the tax filing year the FAFSA/NJ Alternative Application is asking for as well as one year prior. Applicants interested in EOF must also contact Admissions at 609.652.4261.
To learn more, visit stockton.edu/eof.
New Jersey STARS II Program:
The NJ STARS II Program is a continuation of the NJ STARS I Program that enables successful NJ STARS I students to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree at a four-year public institution within the State of New Jersey.
To qualify for participation in the NJ STARS II Program, students must:
- Have been an NJ STARS I recipient
- Graduated from a New Jersey County College with an Associate's degree and have maintained the required cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher
- Be enrolled full-time at a NJ four-year public institution
- Have applied for all forms of State and Federal need-based grants and scholarships
within established deadlines
- Students can apply for these grants by filing the and answering the additional questions for the State on .
To have the NJ STARS II scholarship applied to your account, you must:
- Provide a copy of your Official County College transcript to the Office of Financial Aid at 黑料社 that indicates that you have earned your Associate's degree with a GPA of 3.25 or higher
To maintain your NJ STARS II eligibility at 黑料社 you must:
- Earn at least a 3.25 GPA after two consecutive semesters of enrollment in the program
NJ STARS II will be applied for up to four semesters of continuous enrollment (excluding summer).
*Award amounts are determined by the State of NJ. Per State regulations, if you qualify for other federal and state grant programs and the total of these awards exceeds the cost of your tuition, your NJ STARS II award cannot be used towards the rest of your bill. However, if you qualify, you will have continued eligibility for NJ STARS II in future semesters.
Visit to learn more about the program.
New Jersey Governor's Urban Scholarship Awards:
Administered through the State of New Jersey, the NJ Governor's Urban Scholarship is a merit award available to students who rank in the top 5.0 percent of their high school class and attain a grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the junior year in high school.
To qualify, students must file a FAFSA or the NJ Alternative Application (NJ Dreamers only). U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-Citizens can file the FAFSA at . NJ Dreamers can file the NJ Alternative Application at .
Students must also be enrolled full-time and reside in one of the designated communities to qualify. .
Eligible students will have a New Jersey Eligibility Index (NJEI) below 10500, as determined by the results of their financial aid application.
Award amounts are determined by the State of NJ.
For more information, visit or contact the State of New Jersey at 800.792.8670.
New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application for NJ Dreamers:
The New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application allows NJ Dreamers enrolled in eligible New Jersey colleges and universities to apply for state financial aid.
Students should apply if they are not United States citizens or eligible noncitizens and meet all of the following criteria:
- Attended a New Jersey high school for at least three (3) years
- Graduated from a New Jersey high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in New Jersey
- Are able to file an affidavit stating that you have filed an application to legalize your immigration status or will file an application as soon as you are eligible to do so
Eligibility and award amounts are determined based on your NJEI. The State of New Jersey determines your NJEI and eligibility using the information reported on your Alternative Application. Students must file the Application each year to reapply.
Applicants must demonstrate need for college student aid and must have been legal residents of New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months before receiving the grant.
Students who have received a baccalaureate degree or are enrolled solely in graduate study or graduate level courses are not eligible.
View additional eligibility information on . For more information, visit or contact the State of New Jersey at 800.792.8670.
Complete the application at .
First Year Student/Transfer Scholarships:
Beginning with the Spring 2021 semester, prospective first year students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the scholarship review process. We will be utilizing both academic and extracurricular achievement to determine scholarship eligibility.
For scholarship consideration, students must submit their official high school transcripts and complete the activity section within the Common Application or submit the 黑料社 University for scholarship consideration. You may enter up to ten (10) activities to be considered for scholarship consideration. Activities include:
- Work (part-time or summer jobs)
- Volunteerism or community engagement
- Family responsibilities
- School/community clubs/organizations
- Arts/music/sports
- Other experiences that have been meaningful to you
Accepted transfer students are considered for scholarships based on previous college performance. To qualify, students must meet the below criteria:
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or NJ Alternative Application (NJ Dreamers only) each year
- Must have 24 or more earned, transferable, non-basic skills credits from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
- Cumulative GPA minimum: 3.4
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions will be used to calculate cumulative GPA
- New transfer applicants only; students applying for readmission or first-year applicants do not qualify
Amounts:
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GPA 3.4-3.74:
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GPA 3.75-3.99:
$2,000/year -
GPA 4.0:
$3,000/year
Beginning with the Fall 2025 semester, incoming new and transfer students who meet the below criteria are eligible to receive the Housing Scholarship.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (all GPAs will be converted to a 4.0 scale)
- Remain a resident of New Jersey
- Continue to reside in on-campus housing
- Maintain a full-time status over consecutive semesters with a cumulative GPA of at least of 3.0
- File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually and submit all required
documentation to complete the financial aid
process to determine eligibility.
Amount:$2,000/year
* NJ Dreamers only should file the NJ Alternative Application for financial aid at hesaa.org to determine eligibility for aid
Scholarship remains in effect for up to eight (8) consecutive semesters (fall & spring) for first-year (freshman) students and up to six (6) consecutive semesters for transfer students.
First Year
黑料社 offers Out of State Tuition Scholarships to qualifying students to help offset their out of state tuition expenses. Incoming first-year students may receive the Tuition Scholarship for up to eight semesters. To qualify, students must meet the below criteria.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (all GPAs will be converted to a 4.0 scale)
- Student must be a permanent resident of a U.S. state outside of New Jersey, or Puerto Rico, and not eligible for in-state tuition.
- Students must maintain continuous full-time enrollment and a 3.0 cumulative 黑料社 University GPA to renew the award.
- Student must reside on campus to maintain this scholarship.
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Please note: If you are studying abroad during the academic year, please notify the Office of Financial Aid by emailing finaid@stockton.edu. You are entitled to receive your scholarship during a study abroad semester; however, you must reside in on-campus housing in future semesters.
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The award amount is set by the institution annually in July. The current award amount is $8,504/year *
*2025-26 amount; Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship amount adjusted annually in July.
Transfer
黑料社 offers Out of State Tuition Scholarships to qualifying students to help offset their out of state tuition expenses. Incoming transfer students may receive the Tuition Scholarship for up to six semesters, depending on the number of credits transferred to 黑料社.
To qualify, students must meet the below criteria.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (all GPAs will be converted to a 4.0 scale)
- Student must be a permanent resident of a U.S. state outside of New Jersey, or Puerto Rico, and not eligible for in-state tuition.
- Students must maintain continuous full-time enrollment and a 3.0 cumulative 黑料社 University GPA to renew the award.
- Student must reside on campus to maintain this scholarship.
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Please note: If you are studying abroad during the academic year, please notify the Office of Financial Aid by emailing finaid@stockton.edu. You are entitled to receive your scholarship during a study abroad semester; however, you must reside in on-campus housing in future semesters.
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