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College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT)
Georgian Court University is committed to incorporating the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT) to simplify the comprehension of financial aid offers and college expenses for students and their families. In alignment with this commitment, GCU has pledged to follow the cost transparency guidelines established by the CCT Initiative, thereby ensuring transparency, clarity, and understanding in the communication of student financial aid offers.
Our Strong Commitment To Affordability Means We’re In This Together.
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%
$19M
$17,322
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
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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.
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is now providing free virtual consultations to students affected by delays in the FAFSA. Students interested in scheduling a consultation can do so here.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Georgian Court University invests about $20 million a year in institutional financial aid for qualifying students.
GRANTS
Find out more about federal and state grants, GCU grants, and important application deadlines.
LOANS
Check out options for paying with Stafford loans, Parent Plus loans, Direct Grad Plus loans, and private and alternative loans.
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SUMMER AID
FORMS AND RESOURCES
Tuition and
Fees
Tuition at Georgian Court University is among the most affordable in the state of New Jersey. By pursuing a degree, you are making an investment—and at GCU, it’s one that will pay off in many ways for you in the years ahead. Our tuition rates (before scholarships, grants, and other financial aid) can be found here:
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 & Transfer Merit Awards
New, incoming first-year and transfer students for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 are eligible for a variety of merit-based and institutional awards. These awards are granted based on academic criteria, including but not limited to high school grade point average (GPA), class rank, and recommendations.
First-Year Merit Awards
| Amount | Name of Award |
|---|---|
| $19,000.00* | Trustee Scholarship |
| $18,000.00* | Presidential Scholarship |
| $17,000.00* | Dean’s Scholarship |
| $14,000.00** | McAuley Scholarship |
| $10,000.00** | GCU Award |
| $2,500.00 | Honors Scholarship |
| *must maintain 2.5 or above **must maintain 2.0 or above |
|
Transfer Merit 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 |
Additional Merit Information
Merit scholarships are based on academic merit or talent criteria. These awards do not have to be repaid and are most often renewable. Undergraduate students attending the Lakewood campus are considered for scholarships upon acceptance to the University. All awards are based on continuous full-time enrollment. Merit scholarships are applied to tuition only. The University reserves the right to replace merit scholarships with other institutional aid. Appeals for an additional year or up to 2 semesters will be considered in cases where students could not maintain the pace required to complete degree requirements within this time frame.
Georgian Court University and its students are fortunate to benefit from the generosity of many individuals and organizations. Scholarships and awards are funded through generous gifts from donors. Eligibility is determined on the basis of academic performance, and, in some cases, financial need.
Please note that scholarship awards do change from year to year and are not increased after an offer of admission.
Merit aid is renewable for a period of 4 academic years or 8 semesters.
Additional need-based aid may be available. Please contact the financial aid office at: financial_aid@georgian.edu. Appeals for an additional year or up to 2 semesters will be considered in cases where students could not maintain the pace required to complete degree requirements within this time frame.
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!
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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.
STUDENT
ACCOUNTS
Check out our Office of Student Accounts for information on making payments, important dates and deadlines, FAQs, and more.
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If you have any questions about your account or anything related to tuition and financial aid at GCU, please send us an e-mail.
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