Your Financial Aid Starts Here!
The 2027–2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open!
Start Early. Stress Less. Get Ahead.
Fill out your FAFSA Today!
- Montclair State University’s priority deadline is March 1, 2027.
- Bloomfield and Montclair students must use Federal School Code: 002617
Step 1: Fill Out the FAFSA
You and your parent(s), stepparent or spouse can complete the 2027–2028 FAFSA using your StudentAid.gov account.
What Happens After I Submit the FAFSA?
- You will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary with the information you provided on your FAFSA.
- The colleges and universities you list on your FAFSA will receive your FAFSA information after your application is processed.
- Montclair State University will begin processing financial aid for new students in mid-January and for continuing students after May grades are posted.
No Social Security Number? No Problem!
If your parents do not have a Social Security number, they can create a StudentAid.gov account and obtain an FSA ID. Having an account will help make completing and contributing to the FAFSA easier.
Create a StudentAid.gov Account!
NJ Dreamers
New Jersey students who are eligible under the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application can complete the Alternative Application for Financial Aid through the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA).
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Get More Financial Aid Info
The FAFSA is the first step, but there are many other opportunities for you to secure aid. Learn more on the Financial Aid Office website!
Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, loans and work-study from federal, state and University sources. Applying for financial aid can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs and support your ability to stay enrolled. Let us help you!
- Montclair
- redhawkcentral@montclair.edu
- 973-655-7600
- Montclair Campus, Susan A. Cole Hall, 2nd Floor
- Bloomfield
- bloomfieldrhc@montclair.edu
- Bloomfield Campus, Knox Hall, Room 100
