New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund
Direct application
Up to $3,050
Eligibility
Location
New Jersey
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
New Jersey residents from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who enroll at participating in-state colleges may receive Educational Opportunity Fund grants.
Awards of up to $3,050 per year vary by institution type and financial need. Grants may be renewable based on continued eligibility.
Apply through participating campus EOF offices after gaining admission to a participating New Jersey college or university. File the FAFSA or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application and meet income eligibility requirements.
EOF provides financial assistance plus counseling, tutoring, and developmental coursework at 42 participating New Jersey institutions.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- FAFSA or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application
- New Jersey resident for 12 consecutive months prior to receiving the award
- Demonstrate an educationally and economically disadvantaged background
- Meet gross income and asset limits (varies by household size; 2025-2026 income roughly $30,120-$105,440+ depending on family size)
- Apply to and be accepted by a participating NJ public/independent college or university that offers EOF
- File a FAFSA or NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application
- Contact the EOF Campus Program Director at the chosen institution (each campus runs its own selection)
- Apply through the participating campus EOF office after admission.
- Contact the EOF Campus Program Director at the chosen institution.