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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · NJ

Higher Education Student Assistance Authority

Garden State Guarantee

Coverage of remaining third and fourth year tuition and fees at NJ public universities.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Complete FAFSA/NJ Alternative on time; automatic evaluation.

Application · official site

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

New Jersey

  • NJ

What it offers

Registration and fees pending after other aid.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

NJ Resident; first bachelor's degree; full time, at least 12 credits; third year with 60–89 credits or fourth year with 90–128; satisfactory progress.

Income requirements

AGI between $0 and $65,000; ineligible negative income. Father/mother is considered for dependents and student/spouse for independents.

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

Up to four semesters or 128 credits, whichever comes first.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

HESAA: Garden State Guarantee: Official program page consulted; criteria, procedure and benefits. HESAA: dates 2026–2027: Content year used; the HTML title is outdated. HESAA: dates 2027–2028: Official program page consulted; criteria, procedure and benefits.

Verification status
Verified
Last verification
Oct 8, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0325

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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