Tuition & Aid
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Advancing your education is a significant investment, which is why we’re committed to making our online STEM programs affordable, accessible and hard-working. Covered in your NJIT tuition is round-the-clock access to career-relevant curriculum, guidance from world-class faculty, enriching research opportunities, and access to career advisors and a network of 70,000+ alumni. These are some of the reasons NJIT ranked in the top 2% for ROI by Payscale and was named the #1 public college for best value in New Jersey by The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse.
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NJIT offers other options to help offset the cost of college tuition. We offer several options of financial assistance for students who qualify based on need, academic excellence or area of study, including:
- Scholarships
- Financial aid (including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities)
- Research opportunities
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuition and Aid
The NJIT tuition rate covers access to nationally accredited programs, expert faculty, cutting-edge research opportunities, career development resources, and a robust network of over 70,000 alumni. For online students, this includes 24/7 access to flexible, asynchronous courses designed for working professionals.
NJIT’s commitment to college affordability is evident through our competitive tuition rates, extensive financial aid options, scholarships, grants and work-study opportunities. These are just a few of the reasons why NJIT ranks in the top 2% for return on investment according to Payscale and was named the #1 public college for best value in New Jersey by The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse.
Yes. NJIT online students have access to the same financial aid opportunities as on campus students. This includes scholarships, grants, loans and more. Learn more about different types of financial aid.
To apply for financial aid at NJIT, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually, starting after January 1 for the upcoming academic year. Be sure to include NJIT’s school code: 002621. For full consideration of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, submit the FAFSA by March 15. Graduate students are automatically considered for aid upon admission. Learn more and access resources through NJIT’s Student Financial Aid Services. Learn more about how to apply for financial aid.
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