New Jersey has a wealth of higher education programs and services. The state has 31 public and 32 independent higher ed institutions and enrolls over 410,000 full- and part-time credit-seeking students. So explore the opportunities for higher education in New Jersey.
State financial aid programs
New Jersey offers a variety of financial aid programs such as grants, scholarships, and other awards for students who want to further their education beyond high school.
To qualify for federal and other sources of financial aid, you must file the FAFSA. To ensure priority consideration for New Jersey state scholarships and grants, your FAFSA must be submitted online or postmarked by:
- Tuition Aid Grant recipients: June 1
- Other applicants: October 1 (fall and spring term) or March 1 (spring term only).
Benefits for veterans
- New Jersey Education Benefits
- Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
- Troops to Teachers assists eligible military and reserve personnel transition to a new career as public school teachers in schools serving students from low-income families.
Special programs
- Career Clusters link what students learn in school with the knowledge and skills they need for success in college and careers.
- New Jersey Next Stop ... Your Career
New Jersey higher education agencies
New Jersey higher education institutions
- College and university directory by sector
- Colleges in New Jersey
- Community colleges in New Jersey
- Career schools in New Jersey
- New Jersey Office of Career and Technical Education Programs
- Business schools in New Jersey
- Computer schools in New Jersey
- New Jersey Transfer helps students transfer community college courses.
