Financial Aid Resources
Updates from the State of New Jersey
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
Next Steps for FASFA Filers:
Next Steps for NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application Filers:
New Workforce Federal PELL grant program begins July 1, 2026 for those look for a technical short-term program. Some details are here at https://www.nj.gov/highereducation/documents/pdf/broadcast/033126-WorkforcePellGrantProgram_InitialDataCollectionforProgramEligibility.pdf
Starting July 1, 2026, the Workforce Pell Grant program expands federal financial aid to cover short-term, high-demand job training programs (8–14 weeks or 150–599 clock hours). This initiative aims to help low-income students access affordable, career-focused training—such as technical or health programs—to secure jobs quickly and improve earning potential.
Starting July 1, 2026, the Workforce Pell Grant program expands federal financial aid to cover short-term, high-demand job training programs (8–14 weeks or 150–599 clock hours). This initiative aims to help low-income students access affordable, career-focused training—such as technical or health programs—to secure jobs quickly and improve earning potential.
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FAFSA Graduation Requirement Letter Class of 2026
NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application Completion Workshops for NJ Dreamers:
FAFSA Completion Online Workshops and Events: https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/FAFSA.aspx
Helpful Resources - Financial Aid English/Spanish How to Apply handouts, videos and more https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/FAFSA.aspx