Important Dates and Deadlines

Important Deadlines and Dates
FAFSA Filing Deadlines

The Federal processor must receive your FAFSA (not postmarked) by the dates below to be considered for all New Jersey State Aid programs, which are managed by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). This includes the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG), Educational Opportunity Grant (EOF), Governor’s Urban Scholarship, NJ STARS and NJ STARS II.

For NJ Residents

In order to participate in New Jersey State Aid programs, eligible students must file their FAFSA by the following dates for the 2023-24 academic year:

  • TAG Recipients– May 15, 2024
  • Non-Renewal for Spring Only – February 15, 2024
  • Fall State Verification Deadline – October 1, 2023
  • Spring State Verification Deadline – March 1, 2024
For Out-of-State Residents

The Office of Financial Aid recommends that students file their FAFSA as soon as possible for maximum consideration of need-based aid. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Processed applications take 2-3 business days to be integrated into university systems

  • Recommended Filing Date for Fall – February 1st
  • Recommended Filing Date for Spring – Dec. 1st
  • Recommended Filing Date for Summer – March 1st
State Grant Records

Description text: State grant recipients must finalize and complete their records by the following dates:

  • Grant recipients starting in Fall – October 1st
  • Grant recipients starting only in Spring* – March 1st
    *Or 30 days from initial notification.
University Deadlines

Tuition Due Dates

  • Fall – August 15
  • Winter & Spring – January 15
  • Early Summer – May 15
  • Late Summer – June 15
Book Vouchers

Fall

  • Start Date: July 24
  • End Date: September 1

Spring

  • Start Date: January 2
  • End Date: February 2
Payment Plan

Fall

  • 6 month: July 1
  • 5 month: August 1
  • 4 month: September 1
  • 3 month: October 1

Spring

  • 5 month: January 15
  • 4 month: February 15
  • 3 month: March 15
Financial Aid Disbursement and Student Refunds

Financial aid disbursements typically occur two weeks after the published add/drop period, once enrollment and eligibility are confirmed. Student refunds (credit balances) typically occur two weeks after financial aid disbursements if applicable. See Student Refund Policy for credit balances created with excess Title IV funds.

Withdrawal Refund Policy

Traditional students withdrawing from a course(s) are required to complete a Drop/Add from provided by the Office of Registration and Records.  Drop/Add forms must be completed and forwarded to the Office of Registration and Records in a timely fashion.  Withdrawal refunds will be calculated on the date these forms are received by the Office of Registration and Records, not by the last date of attendance.  All fees are non-refundable after the 100% withdrawal period.  The withdrawal refund dates for tuition and room/board are as follows:

Fall 2023

Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) September 4
Last Day for 75% Refund September 11
Last Day for 50% Refund September 18
Last Day for 25% Refund September 25
Withdrawal after after September 26, 2023 is 0% Refund

Winter 2024

Drop on First Day of Class 100% Refund

Withdrawal after January 4, 2024 is 0% Refund

Spring 2024

Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) January 29
Last Day for 75% Refund February 5
Last Day for 50% Refund February 12
Last Day for 25% Refund February 19

Withdrawal after February 20, 2024 is 0% Refund

Students enrolled in Nontraditional programs should contact their program advisor for additional information regarding the tuition refund policy associated with the program.

Note: Drop/Add forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of Registration and Records.  Withdrawal refunds will be calculated on the date these forms are received by the Office of Registration and Records, not by the last date of attendance.  All fees are non-refundable after 100% withdrawal period. 

Withdrawal Refund Policy for Non-Traditional Students

Withdrawal refund percentages and dates are calculated according to specific program formulas and calendars.  These programs include trimester and eight-week programs.  Further information can be obtained from the individual academic division or the Office of Student Accounts.

Non-traditional withdrawal refund policy for Non-traditional students is as follows:

  • Canceled Courses = 100% Tuition Refund
  • Withdrawal within the first week of class = 100% Tuition Refund
  • Withdrawal within the second week of class = 50% Tuition Refund
  • No refund within or after the third week of the course

Summer I – 2024

Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) First Day of Class
Last Day for 75% Refund Second Day of Class
Drop on Third Day of Class is 0% Refund

Summer II – 2024

Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) First Day of Class
Last Day for 75% Refund Second Day of Class
Drop on Third Day of Class is 0% Refund