Rutgers University Newark is a participating institution of the New Jersey Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Program.
Tuition waivers enable 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. To find out if you qualify, please visit: https://www.state.nj.us/careerconnections/prepare/skills/financialaid/tuition_waivers.shtml
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY, as the Rutgers University Newark certification and registration process have been updated.
| Certification Period | Registration | |
| Session I: | May 4 - May 18 | May 26 |
| Session II: | June 8 - June 26 | July 6 |
| 12-week Session: | May 4 - May 18 | May 26 |
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.
