School of Graduate and Continuing Studies - Financing Graduate Education

Financing Graduate Education

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey offers a wide variety of state and federal financial aid programs. Financial assistance can include scholarships, grants, loans, jobs and/or graduate assistantships. In addition, many of our students hold jobs on campus or in the surrounding communities.

Researching Student Aid
Graduate students may start their search at the Stockton College Financial Aid Web site, for information regarding the Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Program, the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program, the NJCLASS Loan Program, and veterans benefits. The site also includes a section of frequently asked questions and links to FastWEB-National Financial Aid Database, FinAid!, the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, The Student Guide, and Alternative Loans.

Take time to research available student aid from federal, state and private sources. 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.

Application Processes
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.

Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions apply specifically to Graduate students as well as the terms and conditions expressed elsewhere in this information packet.

1. Graduate financial aid recipients must be matriculated and pursuing courses leading to a Graduate degree.

2. Financial aid awards are processed on the basis of half-time attendance (6 credits per semester). Any changes in enrollment status, such as number of credits, leave of absence, or withdrawal, may result in a reevaluation of the award(s). The student may then become responsible for the balance of his/her bill and all late fees.

3. Awards are based on information provided by the applicant and are subject to revisions and/or cancellation at any time if: federal or state regulations change; federal, state or institutional fund allocations change; Estimated Family Contributions changes, student receives a scholarship, Graduate Assistantship, VA educational benefits, NJ National Guard Waiver, NJ Department of Labor Waiver programs, or an error is made in the calculation of your eligibility or award, whether by the Servicer or the institution.

4. The Office of Financial Aid reserves the right to request verification of any data submitted by the applicant. If found to be incorrect, the data will be corrected and the award will be revised. If the applicant is determined ineligible for financial aid, the applicant's award can be withdrawn. The applicant will then be responsible for payment of all expenses incurred at Stockton College.

Cost of attendance
For information on the cost of attendance, please visit the Bursar's Office Web site .