FEDERAL PELL GRANT
A Federal Pell Grant is an award to help undergraduate students pay for their education after high school. For the Federal Pell Grant Program, an undergraduate is one who has not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. (A professional degree would include a degree in such fields as pharmacy or dentistry.) The dollar amount is based on the student’s and/or his /her family’s resources. Documented need is generated through the Student Aid Report (SAR). This grant award does not have to be repaid.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG)
This is a federal grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the School. The amount per year varies depending on need and availability of funds awarded to the School by the federal government. Documented need is determined through the Student Aid Report (SAR). This grant award does not have to be repaid.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS)
The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who need financial aid. FWS gives the student a chance to earn money to help pay his/her educational expenses. This program encourages community service work. The pay will be at least the current federal minimum wage. More information is available at the financial aid office.

TUITION AID GRANT (TAG)
This is a state grant program currently available for part time and full time undergraduates who show documented need through the FAFSA and who have lived in New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months before the semester for which aid is desired. This aid is paid through Union County College, and all students receiving this state aid must abide by their rules and regulations for administering these programs.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND GRANT (EOF)
This is a state grant program available to full-time students from an educationally disadvantaged background with exceptional financial need, who have been New Jersey residents at least 12 consecutive months prior to receiving the grant. This aid is paid through Union County College, and all students receiving this state aid must abide by their rules and regulations for administering these programs.

OTHER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
Veterans benefits are available for approved candidates through the Office of Registration and Enrollment.