New Jersey Dreamers | Financial Aid

New Jersey passed a law on May 9, 2018, that allows New Jersey Dreamers enrolled in eligible New Jersey colleges to apply for state financial aid. Students must complete the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application.

Eligibility Criteria

Complete the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application if you are not a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen and meet all of the following criteria:

Attended a New Jersey high school for at least three (3) years
Graduated from a New Jersey high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in New Jersey
Are able to file an affidavit stating that you have filed an application to legalize your immigration status or will file an application as soon as you are eligible to do so

How to Apply

Complete the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application
Create your NJ FAMS account
Submit the following documents to Student Financial Aid Services:
- State Grant Certification for New Jersey Dreamers
- A copy of your final New Jersey high school transcript. Your high school transcript must include the graduation date, and that you attended at least 3 years of high school in NJ

Important Dates

The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority has strict deadlines. Please make sure that you submit your information by the state deadlines.

NJ Dreamer FAQs

Please refer to FAQs for answers related to the state aid process for NJ dreamers.

Helpful Links

Resources

Noncitizen students may apply for external scholarships at Scholarship Universe. Some other private scholarships are listed below. You must meet all the eligibility requirements set forth in the scholarship application: