Rutgers University Tuition Assistance Program Eligibility Information
At Rutgers University, Scarlet Guarantee (Rutgers–New Brunswick), Bridging the Gap (Rutgers–Camden), and RU-N to the TOP (Rutgers–Newark) are “last dollar” undergraduate financial aid tuition assistance programs that build upon New Jersey’s Garden State Guarantee (GSG), to make college degrees more accessible and affordable.
To be eligible, students must:
- Be a New Jersey resident
- Have earned fewer than 60 credits
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or if they qualify as a NJ Dreamer, the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application (NJAFAA)
- Have an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) that falls within specified ranges
Beginning in Fall 2026, there will be some changes to which AGI ranges will be considered for eligibility. Select your enrollment timeframe and AGI below to see if you are eligible.
I will enroll at Rutgers for Fall 2026 or later and…
My AGI is between $0 and $65,000
You are eligible for tuition assistance and will pay a net price of $0 for tuition and eligible fees.
- You must still meet all standard financial aid and academic requirements.
- Eligible fees include school, student and technology fees.
- Other eligibility criteria may apply. Visit our Rutgers Tuition Assistance Program webpage for more information.
- Funding is subject to change based on annual review and verification.
My AGI is between $65,001 and $100,000
You are not eligible for tuition assistance but you may be eligible for federal aid and/or state aid, and may also explore scholarship opportunities to help cover some or all of your tuition and fees.
I enrolled at Rutgers between Fall 2022 and Fall 2025 and…
My AGI is between $0 and $65,000
You are eligible for tuition assistance and will pay a net price of $0 for tuition and eligible fees.
- You must still meet all standard financial aid and academic requirements.
- Eligible fees include school, student and technology fees.
- Other eligibility criteria may apply. Visit our Rutgers Tuition Assistance Program webpage for more information.
- Funding is subject to change based on annual review and verification.
My AGI is between $65,001 and $80,000
You are eligible for a special continutation of legacy tuition assistance program provisions and will pay a net price of no more than $3000 for tuition and eligible fees.
- You must still meet all standard financial aid and academic requirements.
- Eligible fees include school, student and technology fees.
- Other eligibility criteria may apply. Visit our Rutgers Tuition Assistance Program webpage for more information.
- Funding is subject to change based on annual review and verification.
My AGI is between $80,001 and $100,000
You are eligible for a special continutation of legacy tuition assistance program provisions and will pay a net price of no more than $5000 for tuition and eligible fees.
- You must still meet all standard financial aid and academic requirements.
- Eligible fees include school, student and technology fees.
- Other eligibility criteria may apply. Visit our Rutgers Tuition Assistance Program webpage for more information.
- Funding is subject to change based on annual review and verification.
Visit the Rutgers University Tuition Assistance Program information page to learn more about each program.
If you need additional assistance, please contact your regional One Stop Student Services Center.