Returning Students
If you are already a student at Georgian Court University and would like to apply for financial aid, we have put together some resources to assist you.
Reapplying for Financial Aid
Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to Complete a FAFSA
If you qualify to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, it can save you time as it transfers your income tax data to your online FAFSA.
You and your parents may be eligible to use this tool if:
- Your family income tax returns were filed electronically at least two weeks before you complete the FAFSA.
- Your family income tax returns were mailed to the IRS at least eight weeks before you complete the FAFSA.
Checking on Financial Aid Status
To inquire about the status of your FAFSA, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243.
New Process for Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)
To be considered for a Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) during the 2020–2021 academic year renewal, TAG recipients must submit their FAFSA by April 15, 2020. Non-renewal applicants must submit the FAFSA by September 15, 2020 for fall and by February 15, 2021 for spring. For a complete list of Hesaa deadlines please click on http://www.hesaa.org/Pages/StateApplicationDeadlines.aspx. For information regarding completing information for HESAA please click on https://njfams.hesaa.org. Log in and click on “To Do.”
The state requires you to show:
- driver’s license number and state
- amount of veteran’s benefit (for independent students)
- amount of untaxed Social Security benefits
- amount of Earned Income Credit (from tax return)
HESAA will contact you about an award via an e-mail or a postcard with a Web site to claim your award. If the answer is zero, please place a zero in the field. A blank will be considered incomplete.
Accepting Financial Aid
Making Payments
GCU currently accepts payments at the Office of Student Accounts, online through Self-Service, and via NelNet, the only authorized interest-free payment plan offered. All payment plans must be set up before the due date of your bill. If your Nelnet contract is not enough to cover your GCU bill, you must pay the difference directly to the university by the scheduled due date. There is a $52 enrollment fee per semester. For more details or to set up your payment plan, call 1-800-356-8329 or log on to https://georgian.afford.com/.
Questions? We're Here to Help!
If you have any questions about the process, please reach out to the GCU Office of Financial Aid at ude.naigroeg@dialaicnanif or 732-987-2258.