Scholarships to Support Your Rutgers Education
Explore scholarship opportunities that can help make your Rutgers degree more affordable. Eligible students may qualify for institutional, state, and transfer-focused funding opportunities.
Rutgers Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Programs
Scarlet Guarantee
A Rutgers–New Brunswick tuition assistance program designed to help make college more affordable for eligible New Jersey students. The Scarlet Guarantee helps cover in-state tuition and eligible fees for qualifying first- and second-year undergraduate students.
Garden State Guarantee
New Jersey’s Garden State Guarantee helps reduce out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible third- and fourth-year students attending public universities in New Jersey, including Rutgers.
R-UN to the TOP
A Rutgers–Newark financial support initiative designed to help eligible students reduce tuition costs and increase access to a Rutgers degree.
Financial Support for Transfer Students
Transfer students pursuing a Rutgers degree may still qualify for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA and connect with an advisor early to explore available funding options, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to Rutgers and government financial aid, students can apply for external scholarships offered by private organizations, foundations, and community groups. These scholarships can help reduce educational costs and may be based on academic achievement, financial need, background, or field of study.
Students are encouraged to apply early and explore multiple opportunities.
Browse scholarship opportunities offered by private organizations, foundations, employers, and community groups. Scholarships may be based on academic achievement, major, background, leadership, community involvement, or other eligibility criteria.
Discover state-funded grants and scholarship opportunities available to eligible New Jersey students.
Explore scholarship opportunities from nonprofit organizations, foundations, and employers. Scholarship availability may vary based on academic interests, background, achievements, and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Rutgers degree programs, transferring credits, admissions, tuition, student support services, and community college partnerships.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don’t have to navigate the transfer process alone. Rutgers on-site advisors and community college staff work together to help you understand your options, plan your path and prepare for your transition to a Rutgers degree program.