NJ STARS II supports the transition from a New Jersey county college to a participating four-year institution. It is for NJ STARS recipients or recognized non-funded scholars who complete an associate degree and continue toward a bachelor’s at an eligible campus. The fall 2026 transfer fact sheet lists up to $2,500 per academic year for a maximum of four semesters; payment is calculated after other state and federal aid and applies to tuition, with different rules for TAG recipients.
To qualify, students must have participated in NJ STARS during their county-college graduation semester, finish the associate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, and meet the published financial and admission conditions. The fact sheet sets a $250,000 family-income ceiling and full-time enrollment at a four-year institution participating in the Tuition Aid Grant program. Because the fall 2026 materials list different dates for renewal and non-renewal applicants, use the row that matches your status and transfer term.
This is not a stand-alone application that replaces admission: the receiving college determines eligibility, and students file FAFSA or the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application each year, complete their NJFAMS record, and submit a final transcript. The amount can change when combined with Pell, TAG, and other scholarships. Before accepting, request a written net-tuition estimate and confirm whether summer study, fewer credits, or a break affects the four possible semesters.
Before accepting aid, confirm in writing who decides eligibility, which costs are covered, how renewal works, and which deadline applies to your cohort. Compare the award with the net cost at your school.
Read the aid-program profile and the FAFSA guide; your institution’s aid office can verify your individual case.
NJ STARS II: ficha para transferencias desde otoño de 2026 — New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
NJ STARS II: información oficial del programa — New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Fechas estatales para ayudas de Nueva Jersey — New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates and funding can change by cycle; confirm current terms with the agency and your school’s financial-aid office before enrolling.
Confirm the active cycle, aid already applied, and final balance before committing to tuition or housing.
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New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship II (NJ STARS II)
NJ STARS II supports the transition from a New Jersey county college to a participating four-year institution. It is for NJ STARS recipients or recognized non-funded scholars who complete an associate degree and continue toward a bachelor’s at an eligible campus. The fall 2026 transfer fact sheet lists up to $2,500 per academic year for a maximum of four semesters; payment is calculated after other state and federal aid and applies to tuition, with different rules for TAG rec
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority · Accessed October 13, 2026
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New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority · Accessed October 13, 2026
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New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship II (NJ STARS II) ↗
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New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority · Accessed October 13, 2026
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New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship II (NJ STARS II) ↗
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New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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