School of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Tuition Rates ♦ Financing Graduate Education ♦ Scholarship & Grant Resources

Graduate Full & Part Time:	In State	Out of State
Tuition: per credit*	$559.40	$861.12
Educational and General Fee Rate	133.59	133.59
Student Life Facilities Fee Rate	34.64	34.64
	$727.63	$1,029.35
**Transportation Fee of $70.00 is charged per semester

Doctoral Full & Part Time:	In State	Out of State
Tuition: per credit	$615.34	$990.29
Educational and General Fee Rate	133.59	133.59
Student Life Facilities Fee Rate	34.64	34.64
	$783.57	$1,158.52
**Transportation Fee of $70.00 is charged per semester

For a description of College fees, payment plan options and details of costs, please visit the Bursar's Office. To view the cost of attendance per year for each program, please visit the Financial Aid Office (for MSOT students click here).

NOTE: A $50.00 fee is charged to all non-matriculated students who register for the term. Other additional special course fees, such as Student Teaching fee or Technology Assisted Instruction fee, will be assessed as appropriate.

*Beginning in Fall 2011, there is no longer a cap for Graduate/Doctoral tuition. Graduate and Doctoral students will be charged according to the number of credits for which they are registered.

Financing Your Graduate Education

There are four basic ways to finance your education at Stockton:

Graduate Assistantships
Distinguished Research Fellowship
Need-based Financial Aid
Foundation Scholarships
Personal Resources

In addition to the above options, it will be beneficial to read our guide on "How to Finance Your Graduate Education".

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are an important form of financial support for degree-seeking graduate students and are offered by each of the graduate programs. Assistantships are granted in the form of tuition waiver and can vary from a one credit waiver to nine (9) credits or the maximum tuition charge per semester, whichever is applicable. Awards are made on a semester basis during the academic year (August – May). Nominations are made by the faculty and program director of each graduate program and are then forwarded to the Dean of The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies for final approval. Students who are approved for an assistantship will receive an offer-of-appointment letter from the Dean.

Students must submit a Graduate Assistantship Application and letter of interest to their program director no later than October 31 for Spring semesters and March 31 for Fall semesters.

Application Process
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Distinguished Research Fellowship

Awards (stipends) are available up to $2000.00 per project to assist graduate students in pursuit of projects of a research and/or creative nature. Click to view a listing of prior recipients. For details and applying, click Guidelines and Application Procedures. Application deadlines are: October 31 for the Fall Funding Cycle and March 31 for the Spring Funding Cycle.

Eligibility Criteria:
Students must be enrolled full or part-time as matriculated graduate students at Stockton during a.) the semester immediately preceding, b.) the semester in which funds will be utilized; c.) the semester in which the second half of funding is paid. Students must be in good academic standing as defined by a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

Projects must meet all of the following:
a) will contribute to the evidence base of concepts, theories, and/or practice within one’s discipline.
b) will result in a peer-reviewed journal article and/or presentation at a professional conference, seminar or workshop on the state, national, or international level.

Guidelines and Application Procedures
Listing of Prior Recipients
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Need-based Financial Aid

The cost of education at Stockton remains highly affordable. Yet, it is understandable that many students need financial assistance while working towards their degree. Each year millions of dollars are allotted from federal, state, and college sources to fill this need.

Students wishing to apply for financial aid from Stockton should file the application on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov by the priority filing deadline of March 1st (for fall term admission) or August 15th (for spring term admission). Graduate students must be accepted to the College in a degree-seeking status to qualify for financial aid. To qualify for financial assistance through federal aid programs, a student must be matriculated and an American citizen or eligible non-citizen of the United States.

How to Apply for Financial Aid
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Foundation Scholarships

The scholarship program, made possible by both College funding and private donations to the Stockton College Foundation, provides awards to outstanding freshmen, upperclassmen and graduate students. Awards to upperclassmen and graduate students are determined by a presidential-appointed Scholarship Selection Committee. This Committee includes representatives of the faculty, administration, and Board of Directors of the Stockton College Foundation.

Students may apply to the Scholarship Program on an annual basis. Successful applicants exhibit high academic achievement as well as leadership and service to the College and community. Award recipients maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and are fully matriculated students. To apply for scholarships, please fill out the General Scholarship Application found by visiting the College Foundation.

Personal Resources

Graduate students may choose to fund their education predominately from personal funds and resources or by taking out loans from private lending institutions (e.g., non-U.S. government loan programs).

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, help bridge the gap between the actual cost of education and the amount the Federal government allows you to borrow through its various loan programs. Private loans offered by private financial lenders (e.g., banks, savings and loans, etc.) do require some paperwork, but there are no Federal forms to complete. Some graduate students use private loans when they have an unexpected expense, then they need more flexible repayment options, or if Federal loans do not provide enough funding.

The public library and online sites are excellent resources for your search. Many companies and labor unions have programs to assist employees, members and dependents seeking graduate education. Opportunities may exist with foundations, religious organizations, fraternities or sororities, town or city clubs, community organizations and civic groups. Organizations and societies connected with the student's field of interest may also provide financial aid.

Veterans benefits may be available if the graduate student is a veteran or currently in the Reserves or National Guard. Children and spouses of veterans who are disabled or deceased as a result of serving in the military may also be eligible for educational assistance. For more information, contact the Veterans Affairs Office at Stockton (609) 652-4984, or the NJ Veterans Affairs Regional Office (800) 827-1000.

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