Governor's Urban Scholarship (GUS)

Scholarship · New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)

Governor's Urban Scholarship (GUS). $1,000. Deadline: February 15, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
Official link: https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/GUS.aspx (hesaa.org)
Amount: $1,000. $1,000 per year ($500 per semester) for up to 5 semesters (2-year) or 8–10 semesters (4–5 year programs) (HESAA GUS).
Status: Open Now. Deadline on file: February 15, 2027. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: February 15, 2027
Who can apply: Students in New Jersey
Last checked: October 9, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-09

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States on file: New Jersey

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Source: New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-09

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Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

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Eligibility on file

Governor's Urban Scholarship (HESAA): merit-based aid for students from designated NJ municipalities (top 5% class + junior GPA ≥3.0) with financial need (NJEI below 10,500). Typical award $1,000/year subject to appropriations. Nominations via high school counselors; FAFSA/NJFAMS. Official HESAA GUS page/fact sheets. Eligibility (Governor's Urban Scholarship / GUS; HESAA; checked 2026-09-07): Students from designated NJ urban communities meeting academic criteria; complete FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application by HESAA state deadlines; maintain SAP. Award $1,000/year.

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Who can apply

Students in New Jersey

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Governor's Urban Scholarship (GUS)?

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). Official page: https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/GUS.aspx

What is the amount for Governor's Urban Scholarship (GUS)?

$1,000. $1,000 per year ($500 per semester) for up to 5 semesters (2-year) or 8–10 semesters (4–5 year programs) (HESAA GUS). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Governor's Urban Scholarship (GUS)?

What is the status of Governor's Urban Scholarship (GUS)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: February 15, 2027. Confirm on the official page.

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