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<strong>What</strong> <strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden Law Students<br />

<strong>Need</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Know</strong><br />

<strong>About</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

2012-2013<br />

The <strong>Rutgers</strong> filing deadline is March 15 th <strong>of</strong> every<br />

year.<br />

Clay<strong>to</strong>n S. Bailey, M.B.A., Assistant Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Cynthia Davidson, M.Ed., Assistant Direc<strong>to</strong>r


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

Please visit, call, or e-mail the financial aid <strong>of</strong>fice (www.finaid@camden.rutgers.edu)<br />

information regarding your housing status for the 2012/2013 academic year if an<br />

update is needed. The estimated Cost <strong>of</strong> Attendance (COA) for federal student<br />

loan eligibility is based on whether you are a commuter (living at home with<br />

parents), living in campus housing, or residing in <strong>of</strong>f-campus housing. If you plan<br />

<strong>to</strong> reside <strong>of</strong>f-campus, you will be required <strong>to</strong> provide the financial aid <strong>of</strong>fice with a<br />

copy <strong>of</strong> your current lease or mortgage statement. <strong>You</strong>r financial aid <strong>of</strong>fer is based<br />

on the 2012/2013 FAFSA.<br />

Some Additional Information you should be aware <strong>of</strong>:


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden 2012-13 Law <strong>School</strong> Tuition Chart<br />

SCHOOL OF LAW - CAMDEN (24)<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

NON-<br />

NON-<br />

CR. RES. CAMPUS COMP. SCHOOL PIRG RES. RES. CAMPUS COMP. SCHOOL PIRG RES.<br />

HRS. TUITION FEE FEE FEE FEE TOTAL TUITION FEE FEE FEE FEE TOTAL<br />

1 948.00 392.50 69.50 211.75 5.50 1,627.25 1,437.00 392.50 69.50 211.75 5.50 2,116.25<br />

2 1,896.00 392.50 77.00 211.75 5.50 2,582.75 2,874.00 392.50 77.00 211.75 5.50 3,560.75<br />

3 2,844.00 392.50 84.50 211.75 5.50 3,538.25 4,311.00 392.50 84.50 211.75 5.50 5,005.25<br />

4 3,792.00 392.50 92.00 211.75 5.50 4,493.75 5,748.00 392.50 92.00 211.75 5.50 6,449.75<br />

5 4,740.00 392.50 99.50 211.75 5.50 5,449.25 7,185.00 392.50 99.50 211.75 5.50 7,894.25<br />

6 5,688.00 392.50 107.00 211.75 5.50 6,404.75 8,622.00 392.50 107.00 211.75 5.50 9,338.75<br />

7 6,636.00 392.50 114.50 211.75 5.50 7,360.25 10,059.00 392.50 114.50 211.75 5.50 10,783.25<br />

8 7,584.00 392.50 122.00 211.75 5.50 8,315.75 11,496.00 392.50 122.00 211.75 5.50 12,227.75<br />

9 8,532.00 392.50 129.50 211.75 5.50 9,271.25 12,933.00 392.50 129.50 211.75 5.50 13,672.25<br />

10 9,480.00 392.50 137.00 211.75 5.50 10,226.75 14,370.00 392.50 137.00 211.75 5.50 15,116.75<br />

11 10,428.00 392.50 144.50 211.75 5.50 11,182.25 15,807.00 392.50 144.50 211.75 5.50 16,561.25<br />

12 11,373.00 899.75 152.00 303.50 11.20 12,739.45 17,239.00 899.75 152.00 303.50 11.20 18,605.45


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

Term Bill Payment Instructions<br />

Registration at <strong>Rutgers</strong> is a 2-step process.<br />

Step One: Pre-Register. <strong>You</strong> will receive a term bill based on your registration.<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

Step Two: Submit your term bill (each semester you attend even if the amount due is<br />

‘zero’ and you expect a refund) <strong>to</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Accounting Services. Login <strong>to</strong><br />

www.studentabc.rutgers.edu <strong>to</strong> pay your bill and confirm your attendance. A copy <strong>of</strong><br />

your award letter can be presented in person at the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Accounting or<br />

faxed <strong>to</strong> (856) 225-6017.


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

Direct Federal Stafford Loans<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

The federal maximum for graduate students is $20,500 per academic year. This<br />

amount will be divided between the Fall, and Spring semesters. Beginning July 1, 2012<br />

only the unsubsidized Stafford loan will be available for Graduate Students. The<br />

subsidized loan option has been eliminated. The unsubsidized Stafford Loan interest<br />

rate is 6.8%. The GradPlus student loan interest rate is 7.9%.<br />

If you had loans for prior years, you can obtain a Verification <strong>of</strong> Enrollment from<br />

the Registrar’s Office once you confirm your attendance.<br />

<strong>You</strong> can request the verification at www.camden.registrar.rutgers.edu . This will keep<br />

your loans in an in-school deferment.


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

GradPlus and Private Loans<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

If you require funding over and above the $20,500 allowed <strong>to</strong> you under the Direct<br />

Federal Stafford Loan Program, you can apply for a GradPlus loan or review a list <strong>of</strong><br />

private loans posted on our web site.<br />

<strong>You</strong> can also access the Federal Graduate PLUS loan from our site or directly at<br />

www.studentloans.gov.<br />

The GradPlus website is also included on your electronic award notice.<br />

The additional amount you can borrow is based on your cost <strong>of</strong> attendance minus<br />

other financial assistance.


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

The Federal Work Study Program<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

If interested in FWS, you must complete a paper application <strong>to</strong> request funding.<br />

Applications are available only through a link on your electronic award letter.<br />

<strong>You</strong> may appeal for funding if you were not awarded FWS.<br />

Law students are assigned <strong>to</strong> work in the various administrative <strong>of</strong>fices on campus<br />

and as research assistants.<br />

Upon accepting the FWS award you will be required <strong>to</strong> complete paperwork<br />

available with the employing department.<br />

Students are paid biweekly. Most law students earn $11.00 per hour.


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

Refunds<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

Once all required documents are received by the <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> Office and you have<br />

confirmed your attendance, your financial aid will be au<strong>to</strong>matically posted <strong>to</strong> your<br />

student account.<br />

As soon as your account has a credit balance, the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Accounting will<br />

create your refund.<br />

<strong>You</strong> have the option <strong>to</strong> pick up your refund, have it mailed <strong>to</strong> you, or sign up for<br />

Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit will get you a quicker refund.<br />

Go <strong>to</strong> www.studentabc.rutgers.edu <strong>to</strong> enroll for Direct Deposit.


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

Students should plan ahead for the purchase <strong>of</strong> books, supplies,<br />

and other expenses as refund checks <strong>of</strong>ten are not available<br />

immediately at the start <strong>of</strong> the term.<br />

Assigned <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> Administra<strong>to</strong>rs:<br />

Tanya Williams Alpha A-F<br />

Heather Hunsberger Alpha G-M<br />

Cynthia Davidson Alpha N-Z<br />

Welcome <strong>to</strong> <strong>Rutgers</strong>, The State University <strong>of</strong> New Jersey!


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

Useful Websites<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong> University Home Page <strong>Rutgers</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

www.rutgers.edu http://studentaid.rutgers.edu<br />

FAFSA on the Web PIN Application or Update<br />

www.fafsa.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov<br />

N.J. Higher Education Student GradPlus application<br />

Assistance Authority www.studentloans.gov<br />

www.hesaa.org


Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

Useful Contact Information<br />

Student <strong>Financial</strong> Services (Cashier/Bursar)<br />

856-225-6021 (Camden)<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong> University Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Aid</strong><br />

856-225-6039 (Camden)<br />

NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority<br />

1-800-792-8670<br />

Email us at: finaid@camden.rutgers.edu<br />

<strong>Rutgers</strong>-Camden

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