New Jersey Survivor Tuition Aid Program (STAP)

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: September 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

STAP provides tuition assistance to eligible dependent children and spouses of 9/11 victims, state police officers, or firefighters killed in the line of duty. It helps ease the financial burden of higher education.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • Must be a New Jersey resident
  • Survivor of a 9/11 victim, state police officer, or firefighter killed in the line of duty
  • Enroll at an eligible New Jersey institution

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Proof of qualifying familial relationship and incident

Timeline

Priority deadline for fall/spring is September 15. Awards are processed after eligibility is confirmed.

Tips

Gather all necessary documentation to prove your relationship and the qualifying incident. Contact HESAA for specific eligibility criteria.