Costs/Financial Aid

With the superior level of education that Montclair State provides at affordable tuition rates, you couldn’t ask for a better return on your investment.  Annual full-time tuition and fees are approximately $9,800 for New Jersey residents and approximately $17,800 for out-of-state residents for academic year ’08-’09. Room and board charges for the school year average about $10,600 and vary depending on the assigned residence hall, type of residence hall room and the selected meal plan. View specific cost information at the Student Accounts/Bursar Web site.

To help pay for your education at Montclair State, a number of financial aid options are available to you, including loans, scholarships, grants and work-study programs. Vist our Financial Aid office. Applying for financial aid is as simple as completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—which can be obtained from your high school guidance counselor or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Calculate Your Costs
The Montclair State Web site has a Cost Calculator that will help you calculate the total cost of attending Montclair State. It’s easy—simply enter the details of when you plan to attend; how many credit hours you will take; where you’ll live; and any awards, aid or loans that you already anticipate receiving, and it will calculate expenses for the year. It will also direct you to various sources of financial aid and loan options.