There are a number school grants and scholarships available in New Jersey. One top school in New Jersey is Princeton.One of the largest grant programs in New Jersey is the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG). This grant will cover up to the cost of tuition at New Jersey colleges and universities.
For the 2009-2010 year, the amount of the TAG grant in New Jersey for different colleges was as follows: 1) County Colleges TAG award was $2,500; 2) State Colleges and Universities TAG award was $6,852; 3) other degree-granting colleges with approved programs of study such as at Berkeley College, DeVry University, Eastwick College, and Gibbs College had the TAG award of $6,852; 4) Independent Colleges and Universities TAG award was $11,340; 5) Rutgers/UMDNJ TAG grant was $9,268; and 6) NJIT TAG grant was $10,500 (HESSA, 2010). To apply for the Tuition Aid Grant in New Jersey, you need to fill out the FAFSA form. The TAG Grant in New Jersey may be renewed annually as long as the student is still eligible. To be eligible for the TAG grant, you must meet the following: have financial need; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; be a permanent resident of New Jersey for 1 year prior to attending college in New Jersey; become registered with Selective Service; attend an approved academic institution in New Jersey; not have a BA degree yet; not be enrolled in a degree in theology; be enrolled full-time .
The Outstanding Scholar Recruitment Program can award to undergraduate students who attend eligible New Jersey colleges or universities up to $7,500 annually. In 2008-09, there were 4693 Outstanding Scholar Recruitment Program awards given, totaling $12,335,980. in funds. The award is available to U.S. Citizens who have a good GPA and good SAT scores. You must apply by Oct. 1st for Fall term and by March 1st for Spring term. You need to keep a B average in order to renew this scholarship .
The Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program is for New Jersey students who want to attend a college or university in New Jersey, and the award is merit based. Apply by Oct 1st . The minimum award amount is $950 annually. Last year (2008-2009), there were a total of 5004 scholarships awarded, totaling $4,865,990.
The New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship was set up to help the children or dependents of those killed on 9/11 who want to get an undergraduate degree at any in-state or out-of-state college or university. The award amount is up to $6,500. Last year (2008-2009) there were 54 scholarships awarded, with a total amount given of $350,000. You must fill out an application form, and you must be a U.S. citizen.To take advantage of the good financial aid funding available in New Jersey, don’t overlook the larger grants discussed herein that are available in New Jersey.
New Jersey School Grants for 2011
New Jersey school grants are available to those who can satisfy the necessary requirements. Some of the grants we have listed here have been in place for a number of years while others are fairly new to the grant department. Read over the descriptions of each one and then make sure you are eligible for the grants before applying for them. Read on for your best options for New Jersey grants for 2011.
New Jersey Historical Commission Mini-Grants
These mini-grants in the state are made available for students involved in small projects that are not costly in nature and ones that support the mission that has been established by the New Jersey Historical Commission. For this reason mini-grants are most suitable for those students who are presently studying history in school. Applicants for the New Jersey Historical Commission Mini-Grant must be attending a two year or four year university or technical institution (or have plans to do so).
New Jersey Academy of Science Research Grants-In-Aid
This is an interesting grant for all high school students wishing to study science at a postsecondary institution to learn more about. Selected high school students in the state of New Jersey who research science related proposals will be funded up to the amount of $100 for the materials that they require. Acceptable proposals must clearly outline an originally crafted experiment that the student wishes to conduct. All applicants for this research grant-in-aid must have plans to attend a college, university or technical institution on a full-time basis.
New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund Grant
The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund Grant offers grants up to a maximum of $4,150 annually. Applicants must be residents of the state of New Jersey and must have been living in the state for at least 12 consecutive months before filling out an application for the grant. Students must be attending a postsecondary institution in New Jersey and must be from a financially disadvantaged background as defined by Educational Opportunity Fund guidelines. This grant is only available to full-time students.
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I am looking for grant money for someone to cover some of the expenses for the 30 credit School Nursing certificate offered at Jersey City University. It is a 15 month course. She is recently divorced and has 3 children ages 3, 6, 7. She is living on a fixed income as set by the court. She has her BSN. Thank you.