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ANNOUNCEMENTS
TCNJ’s priority FAFSA application deadline is February 15, 2018.
Incoming Freshmen applicants (current high school Seniors):
Estimated financial aid awards for incoming Freshmen will be available after March 27, 2018. All award notifications are sent via e-mail. Students must have filed a FAFSA and be admitted to TCNJ in order to receive an estimated award.
Current TCNJ students:
You are encouraged to complete the 2018-2019 FAFSA as soon as possible to avoid processing delays. The Financial Aid Office will reach out to you via your PAWS e-mail if additional documents are needed to complete your file.
On June 28, 2017 the Office of Student Financial Assistance began its 2017/2018 financial aid awarding cycle. All award notifications are sent via e-mail to the student’s PAWS account. The sample award e-mail text is located below. The awarding process occurs weekly and is on-going throughout the year. Only students with completed aid files are eligible to receive an official award package. Students will also be notified if there are any revisions to their aid package. If you are expecting an aid package and did not receive one please check the status of your “To Do” list for any outstanding documents
Please click here to view a SAMPLE award notification.
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FAFSA Changes for 2018-19
If you’d like more information about upcoming FAFSA changes for 2018-2019, you may read them here: https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/learn/fafsa/updates.jsp
- The State of New Jersey has updated their application deadlines, please refer to the following link for further information: http://www.hesaa.org/Pages/StateApplicationDeadlines.aspx
- Please click here to view the New Student Packet.
Presentation: How to Create an FSA ID
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLi0q7hkFns
7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA: Student’s Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/FAFSASimplification/
Please click on the link below to view helpful videos from the US Department of Education
http://www.youtube.com/user/FederalStudentAid?feature=watch
Financial Aid Process Updates
- Income tax data can be easily transferred from the IRS to your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
- IRS Tax Return Transcripts will be required if you are selected for verification & if you do not use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
- State of NJ’s application deadline to receive a Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) is April 15th.
- Don’t forget to respond to the additional questions required by the State of NJ on the FAFSA Confirmation Page
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FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID |
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IRS DATA RETRIEVAL TOOLThis short video explains how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. The retrieval tool allows FAFSA applicants and parents with the ability to transfer their income information from the IRS to the FAFSA. |
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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONFinAid is the most comprehensive free resource for objective and unbiased information about student financial aid. Includes Budget Calculator, Monthly Repayment Calculator, Direct Consolidation Loan Calculator. See also Quick Reference Guides. |
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TUITION PAYMENT PLANPay your tuition bills in interest-free monthly installments with the Tuition Payment Plan. Click here for info. |
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TEACH Grant HomeTEACH Grant recipients must complete Initial and Subsequent Counseling and an Agreement To Serve (ATS) at this site. |
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FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOANIn order to receive a Federal Direct Stafford Loan you must first complete the FAFSA. If you are a first-time borrower you are required to complete both a Master Promissory Note (MPN) as well as Entrance Loan Counseling at StudentLoans.gov. |
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FEDERAL DIRECT PARENT PLUS LOANTo apply, please click the above link. |
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FEDERAL DIRECT GRADUATE PLUS LOANTo apply, please click the above link. |
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ALTERNATIVE STUDENT LOANSPlease Note: TCNJ can not certify any alternative and/or private loan unless a FAFSA is on file. |
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ELM SELECTIn your research for alternative or private loans The College of New Jersey recommends that you use ELM Select as a tool to compare the different lenders based on the options, benefits and services that each offer. |
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NJCLASS LOANIMPORTANT: Please remember to “accept” your loan on HESAA.org once they have sent an e-mail certification confirmation. Failure to do so within 30 days will result in your loan being canceled. Click here for info. |
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SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPSFind college financial aid, and conduct a scholarship search. |
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PERKINS & NURSING LOAN E-SIGNATUREElectronic signature for your Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)/Entrance Loan Counseling and Nursing Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) through ECSI. |
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EXIT LOAN COUNSELINGALL student federal loan borrowers at TCNJ will eventually be required to participate in Exit Student Loan Counseling. |
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NATIONAL STUDENT LOAN DATA SYSTEMMake inquiries about your Title IV (federal) loans and/or Pell grants. |
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TCNJ NET PRICE CALCULATOR |