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Interested students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student (), or by completing the .
If you are a new student or did not receive NJ State aid for AY 2023-24, you have until February 15, 2024 to apply. We strongly recommend that you complete your financial aid application as soon as possible to ensure time for processing.
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