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- December 19
- Spring – January 15
- Early Summer – May 15
- Late Summer – June 15
Book Vouchers
Fall
August 11, 2025 to September 05, 2025
Spring
January 2, 2026 to January 23, 2026
Payment Plan
Due date for Fall 2025 bills: 08/15/2025.
Fall 2025 Payment Plans
Available online: July 15, 2025
- 6 months: July 15- December 15
- 5 months: August 15- December 15
- 4 months: September 15- December 15
- 3 months: October 15- December 15
Spring 2026 Payment Plans
Available online: Dec 1, 2025
- 6 months: December 1- May 1
- 5 months: January 1- May 1
- 4 months: February 1- May 1
- 3 months: March 1- May
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:
| Withdrawal Policy | |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | September 2, 2025 |
| Last Day for 75% Refund | September 8, 2025 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | September 15, 2025 |
| Last Day for 25% Refund | September 22, 2025 |
| *Withdrawal on or after September 23, 2025 is 0% Refund | |
| Winter 2026 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | December 21, 2025 |
| *Withdrawal on or after December 22, 2025 is 0% Refund | |
| Spring 2026 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | January 20, 2026 |
| Last Day for 75% Refund | January 26, 2026 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | February 2, 2026 |
| Last Day for 25% Refund | February 9, 2026 |
| *Withdrawal on or after February 10, 2026 is 0% Refund | |
| Summer I 2026 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | May 19, 2026 |
| Last Day for 75% Refund | May 20, 2026 |
| *Withdrawal on or after May 21, 2026 is 0% Refund | |
| Summer II 2026 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | June 30, 2026 |
| Last Day for 75% Refund | July 1, 2026 |
| Withdrawal on or after July 2, 2026 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