What You Need to Know About Financial Aid - Rutgers School of ...
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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