New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB)
Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) · Free to apply
New Jersey's Survivor Tuition Benefits program provides free tuition at any eligible public or private New Jersey college for the children and surviving spouses of New Jersey firefighters, emergency service workers and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The award cannot exceed the highest tuition charged at a New Jersey public institution and is available for up to eight payments. Children must apply within eight years of graduating from high school. Students must have lived in New Jersey for 12 months before enrolling and meet the citizenship or NJ Dreamer rules. The STB application is completed in NJFAMS each year by October 1 for fall or March 1 for spring, and funding is subject to availability.
Other deadlines near this one
- Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)Due October 1, 2027 · Up to $4,000/yr (public) or $5,000/yr (private nonprofit)
- New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) ScholarshipDue October 1, 2027 · Up to full cost of attendance after other aid
- Ohio Governor's Merit ScholarshipDue October 1, 2027 · $5,000/yr, renewable up to 4 years ($20,000 total)
How hard is the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB) to win?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome.
- Estimated odds
- most eligible students who file early receive it
- Paperwork
- ~2 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to New Jersey residents
- Fewer rivalsRequires a specific life circumstance
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB)?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey
- Must attend a college in New Jersey (the award does not travel out of state)
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- For parent first responder line of duty death
- Parent must have been a New Jersey firefighter, emergency service worker or law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty
- Children must apply within eight years of high school graduation
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The next projected deadline is October 1, 2027 (estimated). The last verified deadline has passed; the next cycle is projected from this award's usual October 1 deadline. Confirm the exact date on the official site. File the STB application in NJFAMS over the summer after senior year, before October 1.
- Spring semester application deadline
- October 1, 2027 (estimated)
- Fall semester application deadline
- October 1, 2027 (estimated)
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB)
How much is the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB) worth?
The New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB) awards free tuition (up to the highest NJ public tuition) and is renewable in later years.
When is the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB) deadline?
The next projected deadline is October 1, 2027 (estimated). The last verified deadline has passed; the next cycle is projected from this award's usual October 1 deadline. Confirm the exact date on the official site. File the STB application in NJFAMS over the summer after senior year, before October 1.
Who is eligible for the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB)?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of New Jersey; Must attend a college in New Jersey (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors and current college students; For parent first responder line of duty death.
Does the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB) require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 2 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB)?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome. Solyo classifies this award as first come, first served, meaning most eligible students who file early receive it. Plan on about 2 hrs of paperwork.
Is the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB) free to apply?
Yes. The New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB) is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
More state grants & programs
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- New Mexico Legislative Lottery ScholarshipTuition coverage set annually by NMHED (up to $4,252/semester in 2024-25; 100% of tuition in recent years); fees not covered · due June 30, 2027
- New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship100% of tuition & fees · due June 30, 2027
- New Mexico Teacher Preparation Affordability ScholarshipNeed-based award toward tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses · due June 30, 2027
- New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)Up to $5,665/yr (2026-27), based on NYS net taxable income · due June 30, 2027
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