NJ STARS II

Q: Who sponsors NJ STARS II?

Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). Official page: https://hesaa.org/Documents/FactSheets/NJSTARSII/FactSheetforCollegeTransfersBeginningFall2026.pdf

Scholarship · Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)

NJ STARS II. $1,250–$2,500. Deadline: February 15, 2027. Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
Official link: https://hesaa.org/Documents/FactSheets/NJSTARSII/FactSheetforCollegeTransfersBeginningFall2026.pdf (hesaa.org)
Amount: $1,250–$2,500. Up to $1,250 per semester (max 4 semesters / $2,500 per year) after other state/federal aid (HESAA NJ STARS II).
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 24, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-24

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States on file: New Jersey

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

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-09

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

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

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Eligibility on file

NJ STARS II continues NJ STARS for students who earn an associate degree with ≥3.25 GPA and transfer to a NJ four-year college. Max $1,250/semester for up to 4 semesters; family income < $250,000. Official HESAA fact sheet. Eligibility (NJ STARS II; HESAA; checked 2026-09-07): NJ STARS graduates transferring to NJ four-year institutions meeting program rules; FAFSA/Alt App within HESAA deadlines; NJFAMS tasks. Up to $1,250/semester for up to 4 semesters.

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Who can apply

Students in New Jersey

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors NJ STARS II?

Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). Official page: https://hesaa.org/Documents/FactSheets/NJSTARSII/FactSheetforCollegeTransfersBeginningFall2026.pdf

What is the amount for NJ STARS II?

$1,250–$2,500. Up to $1,250 per semester (max 4 semesters / $2,500 per year) after other state/federal aid (HESAA NJ STARS II). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for NJ STARS II?

What is the status of NJ STARS II?

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

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