Class of 2024 FAFSA 2024-2025
The 2024-25 FAFSA will be delayed for the entire country and will NOT be available until sometime in December 2023. All students with the assistance from their families are encouraged to complete the form as soon as possible once available to do so to ensure that they don't miss any college or state aid deadlines for financial aid.
The U.S. Department of Education has implemented some significant changes to simplify the FAFSA process for students and their families. For the 2024-25 FAFSA launch the U.S. Department of Education will undertake additional larger steps in streamlining and potentially reducing the number of questions, modifying the formula to calculate the federal Pell grant and changing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to Student Aid Index (SAI) and more.
With the delay of the 20245-25 FAFSA release, this delay will affect the NJ Alternative application for NJDREAMERS release as well and make this NJ application for undocumented or DACA students have the same launch date as the FAFSA.
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Checklists
Whether you’re a student or parent, years away from college or just about to start, the following checklists will help you get ready.
- Elementary School Checklist: Student and parent checklists that start the student on the road to enjoying learning and point the parent to resources for college savings accounts.
- Middle School Checklist: Student and parent checklists that get the student thinking about high school and possible careers and encourage the parent to keep an eye on the student’s progress.
- High School Checklist: Student and parent checklists that help the student focus on succeeding academically and learning about financial aid and provide the parent with tips for supporting the student and participating in the financial aid application process.
Building Awareness of State Aid and Student Loans
HESAA remains your premier source for State grants and scholarships. For those who do not qualify for State Aid, HESAA does offer student loan opportunities. Please keep in mind that our publications are easily accessible online, including our Student Loan Guide. In compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A:71A-35, please share this link with each of your 11th and 12th grade students: Student Loan Guide.
Ensuring Students Have Access to Higher Education Opportunities in New Jersey
Already distributed to high schools throughout the State are printed copies of our college resource guide, Going to College in New Jersey. Each New Jersey college and university is featured and the guide includes a degree directory to help students align their career goals with their college selection. While it is updated at the time of printing, costs and degree options should always be confirmed with each institution to confirm accuracy for your senior class. This college resource guide is also available online.