NJCU graduate students may be eligible for scholarships and loans. In addition, each year, NJCU offers highly-qualified students a limited number of graduate assistantships covering tuition and fees for full-time graduate study.
NJCU Stimulus Scholarship
The Stimulus Scholarship provides up to $400 in graduate aid for new graduate students who are admitted for a degree or certification program and who enroll in their first graduate class at NJCU in the fall or spring semester. Qualified students can receive a $200 discount or credit for their first graduate class and another $200 discount or credit for their second class. The graduate scholarships can only be used during the student’s first semester. Students whose tuition is paid through tuition waivers or grants are not eligible for this scholarship. Once registered online through GothicNet for their first classes, eligible students may apply online for this Scholarship.
Alumni Scholarship Program
Created for NJCU undergraduate degree program alumni, the Alumni Scholarship provides a $100 graduate tuition discount for each of the student’s first two classes. Students whose tuition is paid through tuition waivers or grants are not eligible for this Scholarship. Once registered online through GothicNet for their first classes, eligible students may request the Scholarship by sending an e-mail to Dr. Allan Futernick, Director of Graduate Admissions, that includes their GothicNet ID.
Alumni may not receive both the Scholarship and the Stimulus Scholarship towards their first two classes; normally students opt to receive the larger Stimulus Scholarship. However, alumni may use the Scholarship instead of the Stimulus Scholarship if they wish to start their graduate classes during the summer sessions, or if they prefer to take only one class when they begin graduate studies in the fall or spring semester. (Then they can use the Alumni Scholarship for their second class).
Veterans' Benefits
A veteran whose entitlements have not expired may qualify for graduate educational benefits through the Veterans Administration. Any veteran who believes that he or she is eligible may contact the Coordinator of Veterans Affairs at New Jersey City University or the local VA office for instructions and application forms. Benefits may be awarded to both part-time and full-time students. For additional information call Elaine Gargiulo, Coordinator of Veterans Benefits, at (201) 200-2157. Veteran students can find more information at the NJCU Veterans Benefits website.
EOF Graduate Benefits
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Graduate Program provides graduate aid to full-time graduate students who meet eligibility requirements, providing students with grants totaling up to $2,300 per year. Those interested in applying to the EOF Graduate Program should contact the EOF Director at 201.200.3355. Before applying, students must be full-time matriculated students or have an intention to matriculate. In addition, they must submit either a Graduate and Professional Financial Aid Service Form (GAPSFAS) or a Financial Aid Form (FAF) and appropriate documentation to the Financial Aid Office. Qualified students must be registered for at least nine credits during the fall and spring semesters.
NJCU encourages incoming graduate students to explore all forms of graduate financial aid for which they qualify.