Invest in your child’s future.
In these uncertain economic times, the value of a Rutgers education is clearer than ever. You get the affordability of a public university, and you get the superior education of Rutgers, a major research institution and a member of the prestigious
Association of American Universities. Affordable, yet ranked with academic powerhouses like Princeton, Penn State, and NYU.
Our goal is that no student will forego a Rutgers education due to financial limitations. In fact, nearly 85% of Rutgers students receive an aid offer, with the average assistance package coming in at $17,500. Our
financial aid advisers can help you plan a strategy that fits your family budget, with options that include:
- Gift aid—grants, scholarships, and fellowships—are outright awards that do not need to be repaid.
- Loans from federal, state, and private sources may defer payment until after your child graduates.
- Work-study can help your child defray college expenses while learning valuable workplace skills through part-time jobs, on or off campus.
- Rutgers Tuition Payment Plans allow you to pay your child’s education in installments.
A Rutgers education pays dividends to your child. Employers around the globe recognize the value of a Rutgers degree. Rutgers is a
wise investment (PDF) in your child’s future—you can bank on it.