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We are pleased to be able to include additional tuition assistance for need-based adult learners in this year’s state budget. View information about the details of the Grant Opportunity (GO-TESU) program.

Financial Aid

Many adult students meeting the demands of work and family find that making the financial commitment to complete their education can be a challenge. The Office of Financial Aid is ready to assist students in securing the resources they need for their education.

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Thomas Edison State University participates in a number of federal and state financial aid programs. Eligible Thomas Edison State University students may receive Pell Grants or Federal Education Loans, such as the Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, for courses offered by the University. Eligible New Jersey residents also may tap a variety of state grant and loan programs. Students may use state aid to meet all or part of their college costs, provided they are taking at least 12 college credits per term.

Deadlines for Applying for Financial Aid

For filing the FAFSA, the 2023-2024 FAFSA should be used if you plan on taking courses in terms from July 2023 through June 2024. The 2023-2024 FAFSA should be used if you plan on taking courses in terms from July 2023 through June 2024. If you plan on taking courses in both the 2023 and 2024 years, a FAFSA must be completed for both years. Certain State of NJ grants are available for students that complete their FAFSA as of April 15th of the previous academic year.

Students who wish to be awarded Financial Aid should have all required documentation on file two weeks before the start of the term:

Term Start Date FA File Completed by
MAY23 May 1, 2023 Apr. 17, 2023
JUN23 June 5, 2023 May 22, 2023
JUL23 July 3, 2023 June 19, 2023
AUG23 July 31, 2023 July 17, 2023
SEP23 Aug. 28, 2023 Aug. 14, 2023
OCT23 Sept. 25, 2023 Sept. 11, 2023
NOV23 Oct. 30, 2023 Oct. 16, 2023
DEC23 Dec. 4, 2023 Nov. 20, 2023
JAN24 Jan. 8, 2024 Dec. 26, 2023
FEB24 Feb. 5, 2024 Jan. 22, 2024
MAR24 Mar. 4, 2024 Feb. 19, 2024
APR24 Apr. 1, 2024 Mar. 18, 2024
MAY24 May 6, 2024 Apr. 22, 2024
JUN24 June 3, 2024 May 20, 2024

Thomas Edison State University is pleased to announce our participation in the Garden State Guarantee starting in the Fall of 2022. Learn more »

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Students may contact the Financial Aid One Stop Office for any questions regarding their Financial Aid at 609-777-5680 and choose Option 3.

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