Current Rutgers students, please click the play button below to learn how to apply to the SAS EOF Program
How to Apply to SAS EOF for 2025-26
What is EOF Confirmation
Verification of students' income, assets & household size from their FAFSA or New Jersey Alternative Application is needed to confirm eligibility for the EOF grant and support services of all first time EOF participants.
The Rutgers Office of Financial Aid will review students' NJFAMS Accounts to complete this process. Delays may occur if HESAA documents are pending or if FAFSA/NJAFAA submissions are incomplete
Students with incomplete files may receive requests for documents from the Rutgers Office of Financial Aid or HESAA. It's a student's responsibility to provide all necessary financial information to HESAA and/or the Rutgers Office of Financial Aid.
Keep an eye on email for updates and requests in a timely manner.
Failure to submit requested financial documents to the respective offices
may result in the cancellation of your EOF Consideration.
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SAS EOF SPRING 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2026 at midnight |
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The Spring 2026 application is now open Click the Link to Apply |
Do you attend one of the following schools and have under 89 completed credits?
Do you meet the NJ EOF Income & Asset Eligibility Requirements? *(EOF regulations do not allow applicants in their final two semesters of their degree program to receive their first EOF grant payment N.J.A.C.9A:11-2.8(g).)
How to Complete EOF Confirmation
Step 1: Students must complete a financial aid application
- FAFSA (U.S. Citizens)
- NJ Dreamers Alternative Financial Aid Application (Undocumented Residents)
FAFSA CORRECTIONS STUDENTS MAY NEED TO MAKE:
1. Add Rutgers University to your list of schools on FAFSA or NJAFAA. (School code is 002629)
2. Agree to Consent and Approval of the parent & student federal tax information is linked to the FAFSA. Follow steps in the video below:
3 . Revise the Response to the UNSUB Only Question. If the parent refusal question was marked incorrectly on the FAFSA, or if you want to be considered for Pell Grants , State Grants like EOF, subsidized loans, you will need to correct the question.
Step 2: Upload any requested items in your HESAA account “To Do List”
Login at NJFAMS.ORG
How to Upload Documents to HESAA
Questions? HESAA Customer Care:
609-584-4480 (English and Español)
800-792-8670 (English and Español)
Step 3: Upload any requested items in your MY.RUTGERS.EDU Financial Aid Portal
- EOF Confirmation Guide
- View Video Tutorials
- Logging In *Firefox/Chrome recommended
- Locate the My Dashboard, scroll down to find My Financial Aid widget.
- Go to the Documents tab within the widget and click the Requested button next to any document listed, which will bring you to the Financial Aid Student Portal. Click the Documents tab on the top menu to view and submit/upload all required documentation.
- Pay close attention to the Owner column which will indicate whether the information requested is yours (Student) or the parent(s)/guardian(s) (Parent) whose information is on your FAFSA.
- Viewing, Submitting & Resubmitting Required Documents
- Download and edit the form, then submit to your portal: No Social Security/Medicaid Received Statement
- Trouble uploading?
- Call One Stop: (848) 445-4636
- Email NETID & Error Messages to:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Visit: OneStop locations
- NEW BRUNSWICK_ONE_STOP_INSTRUCTIONS
- Make an appointment with your EOF Counselor
Step 4: Notice of EOF Eligibility; Timeline: August/September
1. The EOF Office will complete a preliminary review of your HESAA & Rutgers Financial Aid Account.
2. If preliminary eligible and you have complete HESAA & Rutgers Financial Aid Accounts, your file will be sent to the Office of Financial if for final review.
3. Once Financial Aid confirms you are EOF eligible, the SAS EOF will notify you and assign you an EOF counselor. You may be required to attend a virtual information session in August/September.
1040 FEDERAL RETURN FORM UNACCEPTABLE FOR THIS PROCESS
Please note: Individuals who do not have a Social Security number but an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number will not be able to request the IRS forms via the website. The mail order or in person option are the only options.
- The Tax Return Transcript: The IRS processed version of the 1040 Federal Tax Form.
- Verification of Non-Filing Letter.: The IRS Proof of a person did not file taxes.
- The Wage & Income Statement: The IRS record of earned wages and income/W-2 Form Alternative
Sample of Return Transcript
Sample of IRS Verification of Non-Filing Form 
2. Pick Up in Person: Locations may require appointments. Bring the completed IRS Form 4506-T to the nearest IRS office This is the only way to guarantee you receive the IRS forms. NOTIFY EOF COUNSELOR OF IRS APPOINTMENT, DATE & TIME
3. BY FAX: Complete the IRS Form 4506-T, and check box 6a, 7 and 8 to request a return transcript, year: 12.31.2022. Fax to 855-821-0094 (allow 10 business days) SAVE ALL FAX CONFIRMATION PAGES & ORIGINAL SIGNED 4506T for your records as they may be requested.
It may take 5-10 business days to receive the forms by mail
Helpful Tips
Use Firefox/Chrome Internet Browsers
If using the same device to access parent accounts, use a private browser or incognito mode
Read carefully and answered all questions completely.
Answer N/A or "0" Leave nothing blank.
Missing pages or incomplete or illegible information will delay your status. Copy double sided pages carefully.
Use Firefox or Chrome
JPG, PNG or PDF Files are preferred
Check your account & email regularly. New documents may be requested at any time
Rutgers Financial Aid may take up to 2 weeks to review your documents.
If you are asked to submit the same document to HESAA & RU Financial Aid, it must be submitted in BOTH parties.