How am I going to pay for school?
FAFSA
As part of the Application Process, you will fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your Financial Aid award is based on a standard Federal formula that calculates the cost of attendance minus your family contribution. Family contribution takes into account family/student income, assets, age, family size, etc.
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Cashier's Office
Regular Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Summer Hours: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Apply for FAFSA here.
Want to know your aid estimate? Visit the FAFSA4cater website.
Scholarships
As part of the application process, Freshman entering NJC will fill out the General Scholarship application. There are also many other opportunities to apply for scholarships.
To learn more, visit our Scholarship section.
AmeriCorps
NJC participates in a service based award known as AmeriCorps. Scholarships amounts vary depending on the service agreement chosen. Learn more about AmeriCorps
Payment Plans
NJC has an available payment plan through FACTS Management Company. FACTS is a no-interest way to pay your college expenses.
Learn more about FACTS here.
Other Types of Aid
Upon receiving your award letter, you will find out if you have been awarded Grants, Loans, Work Study, or Scholarships.
Learn more about types of aid here.