ALUMNI ATHLETICS EVENTS SITEMAP English search Skip Navigation MAIN MENU APPLY VISIT REQUEST INFO COVID-19 UPDATE HOME ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID PAYING FOR COLLEGE WE HELP YOU INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE OUR STRONG COMMITMENT TO AFFORDABILITY MEANS WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER. COLLEGE COSTS MAKING COLLEGE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL At Georgian Court University, hardly anyone pays full tuition or “sticker price.” More than 99% of GCU’s full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid. So don’t make the “total tuition” numbers your guide for choosing a school. One of the ways to assess whether a college is doable financially is to look at its average annual cost. Another is to look at its average four-year debt load and average aid to students. And be sure to use the Net Price Calculator (NPC) for an estimate of what your costs might be at GCU. We encourage you to do your homework and ask for our help. Call our Office of Financial Aid at 732-987-2258 or e-mail us at financialaid@georgian.edu. We want to work with you to make this happen. 99% GCU full-time undergraduate students receiving some form of financial aid 97% GCU students receiving aid from GCU $19M Amount of financial aid awarded annually by GCU $18,312 Average GCU financial aid package SEE HOW OUR COSTS COMPARE Georgian Court’s costs compare very favorably with the private and public universities our students also applied to. Data from CollegeScorecard.ed.gov. FINANCIAL AID 101 There are different types of financial aid awarded to college students. Some are need-based, while others are merit-based. Here’s a quick tutorial: GCU scholarships: Merit-based awards that you don’t have to pay back Grants: Need-based awards that don’t require repayment Loans: Need-based awards that you’ll have to pay back Other scholarships: Merit-based awards from outside sources that don’t require repayment Grants and loans are based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). So get that form in as soon as possible. It’s a deadline you don’t want to miss! There are also billions of dollars in scholarships out there. The key is finding them. One great source is fastweb.com, which maintains a database of more than 1.5 million scholarships for college students. Other reliable resources include scholarships.com, studentscholarshipsearch.com, and bigfuture.collegeboard.org. I come from an immigrant household with three sisters. My older sister was also attending college at the same time, so paying two college tuitions with two more on the way was definitely something that was difficult and challenging for my parents. Nevertheless, my family is very loving and supportive and has been my greatest motivation. My scholarship released a huge financial burden for my family, and for that I am extremely grateful. JASBETH LOPEZ ’21 B.A. in Criminal Justice FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS GRADUATE STUDENTS RETURNING STUDENTS BENEFITS FOR VETERANS SCHOLARSHIPS Georgian Court University invests about $20 million a year in institutional financial aid for qualifying students. LEARN MORE GRANTS Find out more about federal and state grants, GCU grants, and important application deadlines. LEARN MORE LOANS Check out options for paying with Stafford loans, Parent Plus loans, Direct Grad Plus loans, and private and alternative loans. LEARN MORE WORK-STUDY Federal and GCU work-study programs award students in the form of a paycheck for work they do in a position on campus. LEARN MORE SUMMER AID Undergraduate and graduate students may be eligible for financial aid for classes taken over the summer. LEARN MORE FORMS AND RESOURCES GCU’s Office of Financial Aid has all the forms, worksheets, and checklists you’ll need to apply for aid. LEARN MORE TUITION AND FEES For 2021-2022, the tuition rates (before scholarships, grants, and other financial aid) at GCU’s main campus in Lakewood, New Jersey, are as follows: UNDERGRADUATE TUITION Full Time (12–18 credits) $16,426 per semester Full Time (Nursing) $17,1584 per semester Part Time (11 credits or less) $750 per credit Part Time (Nursing) $828 per credit UNDERGRADUATE FEES Room and Board 7-Day Residence and Meal Plan $5,855 per semester Single-Room Supplement $1,464 per semester General Fee Comprehensive Full Time $763 per semester Comprehensive Part Time $382 per semester UNDERGRADUATE TUITION AND FEES GRADUATE TUITION AND FEES FINANCIAL AID @ GCU IN FALL 2021, GCU EXPECTS TO AWARD NEARLY $19 MILLION IN INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID. THESE MERIT AND NEED-BASED AWARDS GIVE DESERVING STUDENTS ACCESS TO COLLEGE. FIRST-YEAR MERIT AWARDS Incoming first-year students are eligible for merit-based awards based on their GPA. In Fall 2021, we awarded upward of $19,000 to students showing academic excellence. GPA Range Amount Name of Award 3.75–4.00 $19,000 Trustee Scholarship 3.50–3.74 $17,000 Presidential Scholarship 3.00–3.49 $15,000 Dean’s Scholarship 2.50–2.99 $12,000 McAuley Scholarship <2.50 up to $8,000 GCU Award TRANSFER MERIT AWARDS Transfer students also receive a range of institutional awards. GPA Range Amount Name of Award 3.75–4.00 $16,500 Trustee Scholarship 3.50–3.74 $14,250 Presidential Scholarship 3.00–3.49 $11,750 Dean’s Scholarship 2.50–2.99 $9,500 McAuley Scholarship <2.50 $6,500 GCU Award NET PRICE CALCULATOR The net price for a college is the amount you’ll pay in a single academic year after scholarships and grants (forms of financial aid that don’t have to be paid back). GCU’s Net Price Calculator (NPC) will show you a preliminary estimate of federal, state, and institutional aid eligibility to help you gauge what aid you may be awarded. Please note that the accuracy of the NPC is based on the information you provide. Get an estimate in as little as 10 minutes! CALCULATE YOUR COSTS GET MORE INFORMATION APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID It all starts with filling out your FAFSA. Watch a helpful video and get more tips to streamline the financial aid process. LEARN HOW TO APPLY STUDENT ACCOUNTS Check out our Office of Student Accounts for information on making payments, important dates and deadlines, FAQs, and more. GO TO STUDENT ACCOUNTS QUESTIONS? CONTACT US. If you have any questions about your account or anything related to tuition and financial aid at GCU, please send us an e-mail. E-MAIL US IMAGINE YOUR FUTURE AT GEORGIAN COURT LEARN HOW TO APPLY We make applying easy. Get all the details on what you need to start your journey at GCU. APPLY NOW VISIT US Seeing is believing. Take a look at our campus by driving, walking, or exploring our virtual tour. 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