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.
If you have not already done so, please complete your FAFSA or NJAFAA now.
FAFSA Link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
NJAFAA Link: https://hesaa.org/Pages/NJAlternativeApplication.aspx
If you have not already done so, please create a HESAA/NJFAMS account by clicking this link: https://njfams.hesaa.org/NJFAMS/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fNJFAMS%2fint%2fFinAid%2findex.aspx
The Rutgers University Office of Financial Aid (OFA) will review students' HESAA/NJFAMS accounts to complete this process. Delays may occur if HESAA documents are pending or if FAFSA/NJAFAA submissions are incomplete. Students may be selected for state verification by HESAA, as such, HESAA may request documents from you to determine your financial eligibility for state aid including the EOF and TAG grants. It's important that you regularly monitor your HESAA account and even more important to submit any requested documents within a timely manner. Students may also be selected for federal verification by Rutgers University's OFA, as such the OFA may request documents from you to determine your eligibility for federal aid including direct loans and pell grant. If the OFA requests any documents from you they will be requested within your Financial Aid portal. It's important that you regularly monitor your Rutgers University Financial Aid portal and even more important to submit any requested documents within a timely manner. If you fail to submit any of the requested documents within a timely manner, HESAA or Rutgers University may determine that you are ineligible for the EOF program.
If HESAA or Rutgers requests any documents from you, you will be required required to attend at least one Virtual EOF Confirmation Workshop which the OFA will be hosting on Zoom. During these Zoom sessions they will start off by providing a short presentation on topics like federal verification with Rutgers, state verification with HESAA, comparing a term bill to the financial aid package, and describing types of financial aid. They will take questions and have team members available in a breakout room should any student/s, parent/s or guardian/s require a private conversation. The dates and times of these sessions are listed below, as is the Zoom login information.
- Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Saturday, April 25 at 10 am-12 pm
- Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Saturday, May 23 at 10 am -12 pm
- Thursday May 28 at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Zoom Information:
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Topic: Financial Aid Essentials for EOF
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If you fail to submit any of the requested documents to HESAA or Rutgers by May 1st, 2026 you and your parent or guardian will be required to attend a mandatory and in-person EOF Confirmation Workshop on May 14th, 2026 from 9:30 AM-1 PM or May 22nd, 2026 from 9:30 AM-1 PM. If you still owe any documents on May 1st you will be emailed more information about this session. If you submitted everything that was requested by May 1st, 2026, you will not be required to attend this session.
Any student who has not yet submitted what is owed to HESAA or Rutgers by June 1st, 2026 may lose their offer of admission to Rutgers University through the SAS EOF Program.
It's a student's responsibility to provide all necessary financial information to HESAA and the OFA. The assigned EOF counselor of Admit-Coming students will assist them with navigating this process. Keep an eye on your email for updates and requests in a timely manner.
Failure to submit requested financial documents to the respective offices
may result in the loss of EOF Admissions and state aid eligibility.
SAS EOF Admitted Student Information Session
The 2025 presentation recording will be shared.
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: Each student must create a HESAA state aid account and complete their “To Do List”
Create Accounts at NJFAMS.ORG
Due to delays with the federal government processing the 25-26 FAFSA, the HESAA portal may not be available until late April.
How to Upload Documents to HESAA
Questions? HESAA Customer Care:
609-584-4480 (English and Español)
800-792-8670 (English and Español)
Step 3: Students must activate their Rutgers NETID, login to their my.rutgers.edu account. One parent of dependent students must create a Rutgers CommunityID. This will act as a virtual signature.
A parent of dependent students must follow these steps to grant this parent authorization to the myGuest Dashboard. Then, choose the Custodial permission level under the Financial Aid Records section. This will allow parents to create a CommunityID & sign documents electronically to complete your Asset & Verification Forms. For instructions on how to create a CommunityID, click HERE.
Step 4: Order the IRS 2024 Tax Forms
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 Verification of Non Filing Letter
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: 12.31.2024. 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.
If your family received any income in the list below, you may be required to upload document proof by Rutgers or HESAA. Begin collecting these items now so they are ready to upload when requested. Do not upload documents that are not requested.
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Common Forms Requested |
How to get the Forms |
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| Amended Tax Returns | Visit your Tax Accountant to have the form prepared | Submit the signed 1040X Tax Return or order the IRS Account Transcript |
| Unemployment Insurance benefits-1099G Form | Department of Labor and Workforce Development. | Sample |
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W-2 Forms or IRS Wage and Income Statement |
Order from IRS.GOV or Contact Previous Employers |
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Proof of Citizenship for U.S. Citizens *Must be signed |
U.S. Passport or Green Card (Front & Back Copies) |
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Yearly Supplemental Social Security Statements (SSI) Benefit Letter, Security Benefits (SSI), Social Security Benefits SSA-1099 Letter, Pension, Disability, or Veteran Benefits statements. Must list totals received from January to December of the year |
Contact your local Social Security Office to get your pension, disability, or veteran benefits statements Order Online |
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| Yearly Totals of Public Assistance Statements] (Welfare, Temporary Assistance Needy Families (TANF), WIC, or Housing Assistance) | No monthly statements Contact your local Department of Human Services to get your public assistance statements |
Computer print out of history of benefits for the year from the department |
| Property Tax Assessment Form | County Tax Assessor's Office | Sample |
| Schedules 1, 2, 3, C, E, etc. | See the 1040 Federal Individual Tax Returns,each Schedule is labeled in upper left hand corner |
- 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
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.
Faxing access is available at all SAS EOF offices & during the SAS EOF Confirmation Workshops
Need help? Contact your assigned EOF Counselor or Visit your closest RU One Stop Location
Missing pages or incomplete or illegible information will delay your status. Copy double sided pages carefully.
Issues uploading to Rutgers? 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.