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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · NJ

Higher Education Student Assistance Authority

NJ STARS

County Community College Tuition Scholarship for Outstanding NJ High School Graduates.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Apply for admission to the corresponding college and complete FAFSA/NJ Alternative and NJFAMS requirements.

Application · official site

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Geographic coverage

New Jersey

  • NJ

What it offers

Remaining tuition after state/federal aid, up to 18 credits per semester.

Award amount or benefit

Eligible tuition; It does not guarantee fees or books.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Class of 2026: top rank 15% in penultimate or final year; NJ residency 12 months prior to graduation; eligible status; at least 12 college credits; start at the latest in the fifth subsequent semester.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

GPA 3.0 at the beginning of the third semester and continuous enrollment; usually five semesters; no summer

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

NJ STARS: Graduates 2026: Record revised 09/15/2026.

Verification status
Verified
Last verification
Oct 8, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0317

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