Rutgers University Newark is a participating institution of the New Jersey Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Program.
About the New Jersey Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Program
The tuition waiver program enables eligible unemployed persons to enroll (tuition free) in courses of instruction at public colleges and universities in New Jersey. These courses can only be attended if there are seats available; books, labs and other appropriate fees are the responsibility of the student.
For more information visit the Department of Labor and Workforce Development website: https://nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/labor/myunemployment/
jobseekers/training/index.shtml.
Find Out if You Qualify
To make an appointment with an employment counselor and find out if you qualify for the New Jersey Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Program, visit https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/job-search/get-support/onestoplocations.shtml.
Qualified individuals will receive the two documents below from their employment counselor to use at Rutgers University-Newark:
1. Unemployed Person Job Training Form (Tuition Waiver Program)
2. Individual Employability Development Plan (EDP)
Qualified Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Individuals Interested in Attending Summer Session
Qualified waiver recipients must complete the RU-Newark summer session waiver process. For more information select the category below that best describes you.
Rutgers students are required under Policy 10.3.14 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Students must upload their vaccination documentation on the Rutgers Student Immunization portal prior to registration.
| Certification Period | Registration | |
| Session I: | May 1 - May 19 | May 30 |
| Session II: | June 9 - June 30 | July 10 |
| 12-week Session: | May 1 - May 19 | May 30 |
View the full Rutgers University Tuition Waiver Policy for Qualified Unemployed Workers here.
View the full Rutgers University Tuition Waiver Policy for Qualified Unemployed Workers here.
For some FAQs about Qualified Workers Tuition Waiver, click here.
