Financial Aid

Overview

Because Ramapo is a state-assisted college, the cost of attending is affordable compared to many other institutions. There are three forms of student financial aid and an application is required:

• Grants
• Loans
• Work/Study Payments

The package offered to a student is determined by financial need and college year.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Financial Aid is based on your financial need. Financial aid comes in the form of grants, loans and work-study. The first step to receiving financial aid is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available starting October 1 each year, and new students should submit their FAFSA no later than May 1 so that we can send you your financial aid award letter around June 1. Ramapo’s School Code for the FAFSA is 009344.  Please visit the link below.

Visit the FAFSA Website

FAFSA-Tutorial

Seven Easy Steps to the FAFSA: A Student’s Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

For a step-by-step visual guide on completing your FAFSA application, please click on the link below:

Generic Version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkw463ke8ho

IRS Data Retrieval Tutorial:
https://studentaid.gov/help/how-use-irs-drt

Spring Students – New or Transfer students need to complete a 2023-2024 FAFSA form.  If you have already completed your 2023-2024 FAFSA, please make sure that you log in to add Ramapo College’s school code (009344). FAFSA

Important Notice for NJ Residents Applying for Financial Aid

NJ Residents:

On the 2023-2024 FAFSA on the web confirmation page, you MUST select the “optional feature” link to apply for NJ State based Financial Aid in order to be considered for NJ State Aid (TAG, etc.) from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA).

If you did not select the optional feature to apply for State aid on the FAFSA on the web confirmation page, you should go to www.hesaa.org 3-5 business days after submitting your FAFSA online. From there, you should select the link “Report Additional Information for State Aid.”  You will be able to create a login to the state system to provide the additional information they need directly online.

Calendar

Guide to Reading Your Financial Aid Award Notification Letter

Financial Aid Resources:

Federal Student Aid Website
NJ Higher Education Assistance Authority (HESAA)
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
Apply for Alternative Loans
Financial Aid Forms
Apply for Parent Plus Loans, Federal Direct Student loans, Complete Entrance and Exit Counseling