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Resources for the Undocumented
A guide to help undocumented individuals.
WARNING: This guide has not been updated since the inauguration of the new administration in January, 2025. Please verify the currency of all resources and information before relying on this guide to make decisions.
NJ Dreamers
Undocumented students in New Jersey may be eligible for student aid. New Jersey’s state-funded financial aid for higher education is now available to all qualifying students, regardless of their immigration status. Under a new policy signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on May 9, 2018, graduates of New Jersey high schools who do not have documented immigration status, but who meet other qualifying criteria, will be eligible to apply for state-funded financial aid for postsecondary education starting in the fall semester of Academic Year 2018/2019.
- Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Aid for NJ DreamersThis document prepared by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA), answers many questions about college opportunities and student aid for undocumented students in NJ.
- The New Jersey Financial Aid Management System (NJFAMS)The New Jersey Financial Aid Management System (NJFAMS) is now available for all New Jersey students who apply for NJ State aid.. Each student will need to log in and set up an NJFAMS account. NJFAMS is a user-friendly, real-time system.
- New Jersey Dreamers Financial Aid ApplicationThe New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application allows NJ Dreamers enrolled in eligible New Jersey colleges and universities to apply for state financial aid. This is a confidential application that is used solely by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) to qualify students for state financial aid. It is not used for federal financial aid purposes. Information that is shared with HESAA via this application is used only by HESAA and partner colleges, universities, and other state agencies in order to administer grants and scholarships. HESAA will do everything within its authority and jurisdiction to protect the ongoing confidentiality of this information.
- NJ State Grants and Scholarships ListThis matrix shows which grants and aid can be applied to the listed NJ colleges.