New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)

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Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)

TAG is one of the nation's largest and most generous financial aid programs. One in every three full-time New Jersey students receives TAG, and awards may be used at nearly all New Jersey colleges and universities.

Benefits
May cover up to the cost of tuition
Amount of an individual grant varies based upon financial need, cost of attendance and available funding
Renewable annually based upon continued eligibility
Current maximum awards
Estimate your TAG award with TAG Estimator
Eligibility
Demonstrate financial need
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Permanent resident of New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to enrollment
Registered with Selective Service, if required
Enrolled at an approved college, university or degree-granting proprietary school within New Jersey
Full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an approved degree or certificate program
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Not have a baccalaureate degree, or an associate degree if enrolled at a two-year college
Not have received the maximum number of grant payments allowable
Not in default on a federal or state student loan
Not owe a refund on a federal or state student grant
Not enrolled in a program leading to a degree in theology or divinity

How Do I Apply?
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA) by NJ State Deadlines