for Free with NJ STARS II
New Jersey community college NJ STARS students who earn their associate's degrees with a 3.0 grade point average or better are eligible for NJ STARS II at any New Jersey public four-year college or university.
NJ STARS II provides a full tuition and approved fees scholarship. The state provides $4,000 per year towards tuition and approved fees and the participating institution covers the remaining balance. Students must first apply for all other federal and state financial aid available to them.
NJ STARS II does not cover books and room and board.
Public four-year colleges and universities participating in NJ STARS II include:
- The College of New Jersey
- Kean University
- Montclair State University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- New Jersey City University
- Ramapo College of New Jersey
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University
- Thomas Edison State College
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (bachelor’s degrees only)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey
Under NJ STARS II, community college credits are fully transferable, allowing students to begin at the four-year institution as juniors.
Please note: all NJ STARS students applying to transfer to NJ public colleges and universities must meet all transfer requirements. NJ STARS II eligibility does not guarantee admission to your college or university of choice.
For more information, please contact your local community college, the participating four-year public colleges and universities, or visit the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.