Financial Aid • Georgian Court
A GCU Education Is More Affordable Than You Think
Almost nobody at Georgian Court pays full "sticker price." 100% of our full-time undergraduates receive some form of financial aid — so before you rule us out on cost, let us show you what GCU actually costs you.
100%
of full-time undergraduates receive financial aid
97%
receive aid directly from GCU
$36M
awarded annually by GCU
$34,582
average GCU financial aid package
Your Path to Aid
However You're Getting Here, We've Got a Plan for You
First-Year & Graduate Students
What's different by level, from Pell eligibility to Graduate Assistantships.
First-Year & Graduate Aid
How to Apply
Getting Aid Comes Down to 4 Steps
File Your FAFSA —
File at studentaid.gov using GCU's school code, 002608, by our April 15 priority deadline.
We Build Your Award —
Once HESAA and GCU have your FAFSA, our office puts together your personalized aid package.
Review & Accept —
We'll notify you when your award is ready. Sign your Master Promissory Note and complete entrance counseling if you're accepting loans.
Enroll & Pay Your Balance —
Settle any remaining balance with Student Accounts, in full or on a payment plan.
Explorer Financial Aid
Every Kind of Aid, Explained
Understanding Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study explained
Financial Aid FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions
Gift Aid
Scholarships
GCU invests about $20 million a year in institutional aid
Grants
Federal and state grants, and how to qualify
Self-Help Aid
Student Loans
Stafford, PLUS, and private loan options
Work-Study
Earn a paycheck working on campus
Staying Eligible
Satisfactory Academic Progress & Appeals
Staying eligible for aid
Forms & Resources
Every financial aid form in one place
Jasbeth Lopez '21
B.A. in Criminal Justice
"I come from an immigrant household with three sisters. My older sister was also attending college at the same time, so paying two college tuitions with two more on the way was definitely something that was difficult and challenging for my parents. Nevertheless, my family is very loving and supportive and has been my greatest motivation. My scholarship released a huge financial burden for my family, and for that I am extremely grateful."
Tuition & Cost Transparency
Clear Costs, No Surprises
Tuition at Georgian Court is among the most affordable in New Jersey — and we're pledged to the College Cost Transparency Initiative's standards, so every aid offer we send is clear about what you're actually getting and what you'll actually owe.
Tuition & Fees
