Tuition Waiver Application Process for Prospective MSU Students

Step One - Pre-Qualification

1. Meet with your NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development Counselor (visit our Application Information page for program dates and deadlines) and obtain the following documentation:
   • Employability Development Plan
   • Workforce NJ Certification/Referral
   • Copy of your One Stop Career Center ID
2. Contact the appropriate Admissions Office and submit an application for Pre-Qualification to Apply for the Unemployment Tuition Waiver Program along with all required application fees
   • Undergraduate Admissions
   • Graduate Admissions
3. File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the University for the 2009-2010 academic year
4. Wait for the Admissions decision letter.
5. If the decision letter verifies you are pre-qualified to apply for the tuition waiver, then you will receive a detailed email message from the Program Coordinator, including log-in instructions to complete the online Tuition Waiver for Unemployed Persons Student Application
6. Once the above steps are completed, come to Morehead Hall - Room 132 to drop off all a completed application for review.

Step Two - Application Review

1. A completed tuition waiver application includes the following:
• Tuition Waiver for Unemployed Persons Student Application (submitted online)
• Employability Development Plan
• Workforce NJ Certification/Referral
• Copy of your One Stop Career Center ID
2. The application will be reviewed and a decision rendered within 5-7 business days.
3. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
4. All decision notifications will be issued via email.