Transfer Scholarships
 


NJ Stars II
Eligibility:

Participation in NJ STARS does not guarantee admission to Rutgers University. To be eligible for NJ STARS II consideration at Rutgers, students must:

  • Be an authorized NJ STARS or non-funded recipient at one of New Jersey’s 19 public county colleges during the semester of county college graduation.  
  • Graduate from a New Jersey county college with an associate's degree and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25* or higher within five consecutive semesters of NJ STARS eligibility, including summer sessions. (*Note: NJ STARS students who are in their second year of enrollment at a county college as of December 2008 must have attained a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00.)
  • Have a family income (taxable and non-taxable) of less than $250,000.
  • Be admitted to and enroll in a full-time (minimum 12 non-remedial credits) course of study at Rutgers University no later than the second semester following graduation from the county college. Students who choose to wait a semester before enrolling at Rutgers must not complete any academic coursework during the interim period to remain eligible for the STARS II award.
  • Apply for all state and federal need-based grants and merit scholarships by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority filing deadline.

Annual Award and Terms:

  • Students graduating from a New Jersey county college with a cumulative grade-point average between 3.25* and 3.50 may receive an NJ STARS II award of up to $3,000 per semester. (*Note: NJ STARS students who are in their second year of enrollment at a county college as of December 2008 must have attained a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00.)
  • Students graduating from a New Jersey county college with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 or higher may receive an NJ STARS II award of up to $3,500 per semester.
  • Students must attain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 at the start of the third semester of study at Rutgers University to maintain eligibility.
  • Students must maintain continuous full-time enrollment unless on an institution-approved leave of absence or if called to partial or full mobilization for state or federal active duty as a member of the National Guard or a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States. 
  • Renewable for up to four semesters, excluding summer sessions.
  • The amount of the NJ STARS II award is determined after all other state and federal grants and scholarships have been awarded and is based on tuition only, with the exception of Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) recipients who are also eligible for NJ STARS II awards.  For TAG recipients, the NJ STARS II award is based on tuition and approved fees.
  • The transfer of academic credits from the county college to Rutgers University is governed by the policies and procedures set forth in the statewide transfer agreement.
  • The NJ STARS II program is a continuation of the NJ STARS program and is operated at the discretion of the State of New Jersey. Renewal is based upon continued eligibility and available funding.

 How to Apply:

  • No separate application is required.  
  • All potentially eligible students must submit a final official transcript certifying the receipt of an associate’s degree with date of completion to the Office of University Undergraduate Admissions. A transcript including final grades without notation of a degree is insufficient for NJ STARS II verification.  
  • All students must notify the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) of their intent to enroll at Rutgers University, and meet the following HESAA state deadlines for “submitting Applicant Information Requests (AIR’s), verification documents, college choice changes, and corrections to ineligible conditions:” 
    • November 15 (Fall semester) 
    • March 15 (Spring semester)


Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Eligibility:
  • Enrolled in a transfer program at a New Jersey county college.
  • Member of the county college’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
  • New Jersey resident, United States citizen or permanent resident, and a full-time student.
  • Associate’s degree in arts or science received by the time of enrollment with a minimum grade-point average of 3.8 to compete for the scholarship. All courses taken at the NJ county college are considered and, if necessary, the grade-point average is recalculated to include all courses.
  • Students must enroll directly from the NJ county college from which they are receiving the associate’s degree with no intervening enrollment.
Annual Award and Terms:
  • $8,000 per year.
  • Renewable for one year.
  • Must earn a 3.0 grade-point average for renewal.
How to Apply:
  • No separate application.
  • Recipients selected from transfer student applications submitted by January 15.
  • Scholarship winners are notified in April.
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Francis B. and Paige D. L’Hommedieu Scholarships
Eligibility:
  • Must be enrolled in a transfer program at a New Jersey county college.
  • Must be a New Jersey resident, United States citizen or permanent resident, and a full-time student.
  • Associate’s degree in arts or science received by the time of enrollment with a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 to compete for the scholarship. All courses taken at the NJ county college are considered and, if necessary, the grade-point average is recalculated to include all courses.
Annual Award and Terms:
  • $3,500 per year.
  • Renewable for one year.
How to Apply:
  • No separate application.
  • Recipients selected from transfer student applications submitted by January 15.

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