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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 »
Federal Student Loan Cohort Default Rate »
Thomas Edison State University’s Cohort Default Rate (CDR) is 4.7 %. The national CDR for FY18 is 7.3%. The percentage of our students who borrow is 9.85%.
You may access the links to the Official Cohort Default Rates for Schools which discloses an institution’s Cohort Default Rate (CDR) and how our CDR compares to the national average. Thomas Edison State University’s OPEID # is 021922.
Thomas Edison State University provides two versions of the College Financing Plan (CFP) formerly known as Financial Aid Shopping Sheet. The CFP is designed to help you estimate the cost of attending Thomas Edison State University during the current Academic Year, and identify potential sources of financial aid so you can easily compare Thomas Edison State University with other institutions and make an informed decision about where to attend school. This tool is provided as part of Thomas Edison State University’s commitment to the Principles of Excellence under Presidential Executive Order 13607.
The first version of the College Financing Plan is available to any prospective, applicant, or enrolled student. A second version is available to currently enrolled students via your Online Student Services account and will display detailed financial aid information if you have been awarded such.
To learn more about financial aid contact us at (609) 777-5680 or at finaid@tesu.edu.
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