Admission Policies/Eligibility

To Apply for Admission as a Freshman

• Complete the MSU admissions application prior to March 1st for Full-time status.
• Indicate that you are applying for the EOF by checking the Box on Page 1.
• Complete Part B (EOF Questionnaire).
• In order to have your fifty-five dollar ($60) application fee waived, please have your high school counselor submit a letter in support of the fee waiver.

To Apply for Admission as a Transfer Student

• Complete the MSU admissions application prior to May 1st for September admission or October 15th for January admission.
• Submit a MSU application, indicating that you are applying for EOF by checking the Box on Page 1.
• All applicants must have received a prior EOF grant from another New Jersey College or University.
• Successful candidates should have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (some Majors may require a more competitive average.
• Next semester applicants please, click here. After the completion of this form please forward the document to Mr. Michael Brown EOF Director Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, U. Montclair, N.J. 07043 or brownm@mail.montclair.edu
• The following link can be used to ascertain the transferability of your course from your community college to Montclair State University.(www.njtransfer.org)

Obtain more Information about Transfering: To Apply for Financial Aid:

• For students seeking admission for the Fall semester, please file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st (FAFSA's filed before February 15th receive priority consideration).
• Please indicate Montclair State University as your “First Choice” institution to receive the FAFSA.
• Follow instructions about submitting copies of income tax and proof of non-taxable income to Montclair State University.

Check out financial aid information at the Montclair State University Financial Aid Web site.