Scarlet Guarantee program means those with family incomes of $65,000 or lower can attend for free
By ROI-NJ STAFF(New Brunswick)
Officials at Rutgers–New Brunswick announced Monday a sweeping new financial aid program that will enable New Jersey students with family incomes below $65,000 to attend the university – tuition-free.
The program also provides a sliding scale that significantly limits the amount of out-of-pocket tuition and fees paid by students with family incomes below $100,000.
The Scarlet Guarantee program will be available to first- and second-year students and is linked to the Garden State Guarantee, a new statewide program launched last month by Gov. Phil Murphy that assists third- and fourth-year students.
Rutgers officials estimate that 7,600 students will be able to take advantage of the programs.
Chancellor-Provost Francine Conway said the announcement is a pivotal moment for the state.
“These new programs are transformational for our state’s students,” she said. “Students who once thought a college education could never be within reach will have the access and opportunity to fulfill their life’s ambition. I couldn’t be more thrilled that Rutgers-New Brunswick will now be more inclusive of all students.”
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