General

What is the EWTW Program?

Essential Workers Tuition Waiver Program (EWTW)

This grant will cover FULL TUITION and approved education fees for 6-18 college credits for eligible essential workers (Click to read Designations) after all other state, federal, institutional, and community aid have been applied.

You May Be Eligible for this waiver program If You:

  • – Have been a resident of Essex County for one year;
  • – Have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of no more than $65,000;
  • – Enroll in 6-18 college credits for the Summer or Fall 2020 term
  • – Complete a FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application
  • – Provide a letter from your employer that confirms your essential worker status

Application Process

STEP 1

New Student must:

  • Apply, admissions/#virtual_admit3
  • Test if necessary/appropriate, testing
  • Register, registration
  • Apply, review and finalize the Financial Aid process, /fa
  • If the student has a remaining balance after all eligible aid has been applied, the student will fill out the attached waiver form and include a letter from their employer, to be submitted to the Bursar’s office.

Continuing Student must:

  • Register, registration
  • Apply, review and finalize their Financial Aid process, /fa/
  • If the student has a remaining balance after all eligible aid has been applied, the student will fill out the attached waiver form, to be submitted to the Bursar’s office.

STEP 2

Apply here 

Question or Inquiries: Email: [email protected]

HEERF Student Emergency Aid Funds Report