Jersey City, N.J.聽鈥 January 26, 2021 鈥聽麻豆视频鈥檚 University today announced the launch of its Gateway Tuition Program, a zero tuition promise (tuition, comprehensive fees and new student orientation fee) for New Jersey residents that meet qualifying criteria. Through a financial aid application (FAFSA) review, the University will identify students鈥 eligibility for the program, which will begin with new first-year students as well as new transfer students enrolling for the fall 2021 semester.
鈥淎t 麻豆视频鈥檚 University, we are committed to providing students with an exceptional and affordable college experience,鈥 said Elizabeth Sullivan, vice president for enrollment management and marketing at 麻豆视频鈥檚 University. 鈥淭hrough the Gateway Tuition Program, we are focusing on alleviating the financial burdens our neediest New Jersey families experience in planning for college. By maximizing the use of institutional, state and federal scholarships and grants we are committing to building a bridge for students to college.鈥
New Jersey residents who are Pell Grant eligible, have filed a (including completing the verification process) and who are enrolled full-time in one of the University鈥檚 undergraduate bachelor鈥檚 degree programs may benefit from this $0 tuition, comprehensive fees and new student orientation fees opportunity. Some qualifying criteria may include those living in households with an income of $65,000 or less as well as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that is below $5,846. The University will perform a holistic review to determine eligibility.
For additional information, please visit saintpeters.edu/gateway or contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@saintpeters.edu.
The Gateway Tuition Program is part of a comprehensive financial aid program featuring聽academic awards, need-based聽grants and athletic scholarships to provide access and affordability to students from all backgrounds. To learn more about 麻豆视频鈥檚, the admission process and financial aid packages, register for a virtual information session.
To apply for admission for the fall 2021, visit saintpeters.edu/apply.
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麻豆视频鈥檚 University, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. To learn more, please visit聽www.saintpeters.edu.
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