Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The grant amount is based on income, assets, family size, and the cost of education.
The Pell Grant ranges from a minimum of $400 per year to a maximum of $4,050 per year.
The Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. However, federal regulations require that students meet specific standards of satisfactory progress in order to receive federal financial assistance. Specific information regarding those standards will be detailed in each financial aid award letter. It is also available in the Office of Student Financial Services, the Undergraduate Bulletin and the Directory of Classes.
Eligible students will receive a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) from the U.S. Department of Education. If it is determined that you are Pell eligible, further instructions will be sent to you so that your award may be finalized.
To determine Pell Grant Status, request a duplicate SAR, or make SAR corrections call 1.800.4.Fed.Aid or go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The SEOG program provides grants to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need to help meet the costs of their post-secondary education. Students must be eligible for the federal Pell Grant before the SEOG can be awarded.
Awards range from $100 to $500. Limited funds available. The FSEOG does not have to be repaid. Caldwell College will credit your account once your Pell Grant eligibility has been verified.
Eligible students will receive an award summary detailing the amount of the award by semester.
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides jobs for undergraduate students who need financial assistance.
Caldwell will offer FWS to full-time undergraduate students based upon individual financial circumstances.
FWS is an employment program. Students participating in the Federal Work Study Program will be paid an hourly rate and will receive bi-weekly paychecks. The course of study and total FWS award will be taken into account when establishing the FWS schedule.
Eligible students will receive an award summary detailing the amount of the award by semester.
New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)
You must be enrolled full-time at a New Jersey college, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. You must have lived in NJ for at least 12 consecutive months before receiving the grant and not already hold a baccalaureate degree. TAG is renewable annually, based on satisfactory academic progress and continued eligibility. Grants are based on need and New Jersey college choice. If you are a renewal student, you must file by June 1st in order to be considered for future funding.
Educational Opportunity Fund Grant (EOF)
You must be a full-time, matriculated student at a NJ college or university and be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Students must be from an educationally disadvantaged background, with exceptional financial need, and who have been New Jersey residents for at least 12 consecutive months prior to receiving the award.
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program
Caldwell College does not select students for this scholarship. Recipients are selected by the student’s high school guidance counselors from New Jersey high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement based on high school records and SAT scores. The student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who intends to enroll at a NJ college or university. The grant is $1,000 per year throughout undergraduate program and is renewable annually based on satisfactory academic progress and continued funding. Financial need is not a factor in determining eligibility.