Financial Aid
Beginning with the Class of 2025, NJDOE graduation requirements include the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or completion of a waiver. All college-bound students - whether applying to 2-year or 4-year colleges - should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Get started here, at FAFSA.gov.
For the Class of 2027, students and parents can begin the FAFSA on October 1.
8 Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
8 Steps to Apply for Financial Aid (Spanish)
How to create your FSA ID (Spanish)
Class of 2027 - FREE FAFSA Completion Workshops!
HESAA (NJ's Financial Aid resource) offers free webinars to assist with FAFSA completion:
Monday, 9/28/26 @ 12pm
Monday, 9/28/26 @ 6pm en Español
Monday, 10/5/26 @ 12pm
Tuesday, 10/13/26 @ 6pm
Monday, 10/19/26 @ 6pm en Español
Wednesday, 10/21/26 @ 6pm
Wednesday, 10/28/26 @ 6pm en Español
Wednesday, 11/4/26 @ 6pm en Español
Tuesday, 11/10/26 @ 6pm
Tuesday, 11/17/26 @ 6pm en Español
Monday, 11/30/26 @ 6pm
Tuesday, 12/1/26 @ 6pm en Español
Tuesday, 12/8/26 @ 12pm
Tuesday, 12/15/26 @ 12pm en Español
Thursday, 12/17/26 @ 6pm
Tuesday, 12/29/26 @ 12pm
Click link to register and join a webinar.
What You Need to Know About Federal Student Aid, a slideshow presented by Ocean County College's Financial Aid staff to help seniors and parents navigate FAFSA.
Financial Aid information specific to New Jersey students is available from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, or HESAA.