Rutgers University–Newark is open and operating with mostly remote instruction. The Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions will operate remotely through spring 2021. Information on the university’s response to COVID-19 is available at coronavirus.rutgers.edu
Welcome interested City of Newark students and families!
The Rutgers 2021 application is open.
Standardized Tests Now Optional for 2021 Applicants
Due to the uncertainty of test dates and availability of standardized tests, Rutgers has made submission of SAT and ACT test scores optional for students applying for 2021 admission.
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Debunking Myths About Financial Aid Session
You can view our Rutgers-Newark's Debunking Myths About Financial Aid Session: FAFSA APPLICATION. Families, prospective students, and school counselors can learn more about the FAFSA application process.
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Rutgers 2021 Application Is Open & Test Optitonal!
The Rutgers spring and fall 2021 application is available for you now. We are looking forward to helping you throughout your application process and have informative application workshops, Admissions info sessions and Financial Aid details to share with you. Our university has adopted a standardized tests optional policy for 2021 applicants. Due to the uncertainty of future test dates and availability of standardized tests, Rutgers will make submission of SAT and ACT test scores optional for students applying for spring or fall 2021 admission.
RU-N to the TOP Scholarship Program - City of Newark Residents
Find out if you qualify for the university's Rutgers University–Newark Talent and Opportunity Program scholarship for undergraduate students who are residents of the city of Newark and or a NJ County College Transfer student. The RU-N to the TOP scholarship provides a “last-dollar” award. This award covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees. To learn more, click here.
Honors Living-Learning Community
The Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC) is a hub for excellence in education attracting coveted honors students with a passion and purpose in social justice, humanities, STEM and much more. Check it out and see if it’s for you. There are amazing academic program benefits, mentorship, service learning, and a last dollar scholarship support covering room and board for HLLC Scholars. Apply today.
As a Newark resident, the RU-N to the TOP financial aid program and my Honors Living-Learning Community residential scholarship were key in helping me pursue my Rutgers University-Newark education.
Joshua C.
Business Management
I am passionate about ending police brutality and with my HLLC scholars program, I feel I am making a difference at Rutgers University–Newark and in the local community.
Chelsea S.
Criminal Justice
What's Next for You at Rutgers University-Newark?
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Financial Aid Services for All Newark Families
Register for our FASFA Application Workshop: Sat., November 2, 2019
Sign-up today to attend our annual FAFSA Hands-On Session to assist families in filing their FAFSA application before the deadline - it will be held on campus to assist families throughout the community.
The RU-N Paying for College Webinar
Checkout Our NEW Financial Aid Webinar
If you missed our live Admissions webinar, Paying for College, you can check out our rebroadcast by clicking the link below to view our informative session with our admissions and financial aid experts. We share the step-by-step financial aid process Clic