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. For more information, please visit: https://www.hesaa.org.
- TAG Recipients– April 15
- Non-Renewal – February 15
- Fall State Verification Deadline – October 1
- Spring State Verification Deadline – March 1
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 – December 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 2026 bills: 8/15/26
Fall 2026 Payment Plan Schedule
Available online: August 1,2026
If you have any outstanding balances, You may opt into an interest free monthly payment plan. The Enrollment Fee is $45.00 per plan.
- 6-month Installment Plan begins July 1st – December 1st
- 5-month Installment Plan begins August 1st – December 1st
- 4-month Installment Plan begins September 1st – December 1st
- 3-month Installation Plan begins October 1st – December 1st
* Excludes ABSN Program*
Spring 2027 Payment Plan Schedule
If you have any outstanding balances, you may opt into an interest free monthly payment plan. The Enrollment Fee is $45.00 per plan.
- 6-month Installment Plan begins Dec 2nd – May 1st
- 5-month Installment Plan begins January 2nd – May 1st
- 4-month Installment Plan begins Feb 2nd – May 1st
- 3-month Installation Plan begins March 2nd – May 1st
* Excludes ABSN Program*
eRefunds (Direct Deposit)
Students may now sign up online for eRefunds (Direct Deposit) for all Financial Aid Disbursements and student account overages.
Add your bank account information through the Electronic Refunds button on the right-hand side of the balance homepage to receive an electronic refund for any credit balances.
Parent Plus loan refunds will be processed as a paper check, unless an authorization to allow the student to receive the credit balance was completed during the Parent Plus Loan Application process.
***Note*** Please add your routing number and bank account number exactly how your bank requires it to receive the electronic refund. Incorrect account numbers will cause delays in your refund!
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 Bills are due by 08/15/2026 | Fall Bills are due by 08/15/2026 |
| Fall 2026 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| Last Day for 75% Refund | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Last Day for 25% Refund | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| *Withdrawal on or after September 24, 2026 is 0% Refund | |
| Winter 2027 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | Monday, January 4, 2027 |
| *Withdrawal on or after January 5, 2027 is 0% Refund | |
| Spring 2027 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | Tuesday, January 26, 2027 |
| Last Day for 75% Refund | Wednesday, February 3, 2027 |
| Last Day for 50% Refund | Wednesday, February 10, 2027 |
| Last Day for 25% Refund | Wednesday, February 17, 2027 |
| *Withdrawal on or after February 18, 2027 is 0% Refund | |
| Summer I 2027 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | To be announced. |
| Last Day for 75% Refund | To be announced. |
| *Withdrawal on or after May 21, 2026 is 0% Refund | |
| Summer II 2027 | |
| Last Day for 100% Refund (Drop/Add Period) | To be announced. |
| Last Day for 75% Refund | To be announced. |
| Withdrawal on or after July 2, 2027 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