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Personal Information

NJCU Gothic ID Number

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email Address

Mobile Number

Please enter your current home address.

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

New students: After filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you must create an account on NJFAMS.

Check the option that best describes your status.

First Year Freshman

Transfer Student

Current NJCU Student

Re-Admit Student

You attended another college/university before coming to NJCU.

Household Information

Does your household income fall within the EOF Income Eligibility Scale below?

Yes

No

Review the instructions and chart below before submitting your response.
To determine your household’s gross income, you will need to add the adjusted gross income for parents/guardians.
Independent students will enter the income for self and spouse.
You can locate Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) one of the following documents: a. Line 8B on the Tax Return(s) 1040, or b. “Adjusted Gross Income Per Computer” on the IRS Tax Return Transcript(s).

PLEASE NOTE: Your eligibility for the EOF program will be determined once your financial documents have been submitted and reviewed by our financial aid team.

Please check all statements that apply to you.

I or my family receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/welfare) benefits.

I participated in the free or reduced breakfast/lunch program in high school.

I have been in the care of custody of the NJ Foster Care program or have a legal guardian other than my parents/step-parents.

None of these apply to me or my family.

Additional Information

Did you earn college credits while in high school?

Yes

No

Did you ever participate in a college preparatory program? (Consult with your school counselor if you are unsure)

NJ Gear Up

NJ College Bound

Trio Program (Upward Bound)

No - I did not participate in a college prep program

Have you resided in NJ for the last 12 consecutive months?

Yes

No