General

What is the EWTW Program?

Essential Workers Tuition Waiver Program (EWTW)

This grant will cover FULL TUITION and approved education fees for 6-18 college credits for eligible essential workers () after all other state, federal, institutional, and community aid have been applied.

You May Be Eligible for this waiver program If You:

  • – Have been a resident of Essex County for one year;
  • – Have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of no more than $65,000;
  • – Enroll in 6-18 college credits for the Summer or Fall 2020 term
  • – Complete a FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application
  • – Provide a letter from your employer that confirms your essential worker status

Application Process

STEP 1

New Student must:

  • Apply, admissions/#virtual_admit3
  • Test if necessary/appropriate, testing
  • Register, registration
  • Apply, review and finalize the Financial Aid process, /fa
  • If the student has a remaining balance after all eligible aid has been applied, the student will fill out the attached waiver form and include a letter from their employer, to be submitted to the Bursar鈥檚 office.

Continuing Student must:

  • Register, registration
  • Apply, review and finalize their Financial Aid process, /fa/
  • If the student has a remaining balance after all eligible aid has been applied, the student will fill out the attached waiver form, to be submitted to the Bursar鈥檚 office.

STEP 2

Question or Inquiries: Email: [email protected]

HEERF Student Emergency Aid Funds Report