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Enrollment ChecklistThe following four-step enrollment checklist will provide youracademic department and the Office of Records and Registration withthe information needed to pre-register you for your first semesterclass schedule this fall. Visit firstreg.tcnj.edu for more information.Helpful Tips Language: If your major has a languagerequirement, give some thought to whatyou would like to study. TCNJ offers 10different languages, so incoming studentsmay either continue with one previouslystudied or start a new one. Placement Testing (May) As a student enrolling at TCNJ, you are required totake the Writing Placement Exam. You may also berequired to take additional tests or meet departmentalassessments to ensure appropriate course placementin your first-year courses. Access the Placementand Assessment Booklet to determine which testsyou need to take. Most TCNJ placement tests areadministered online. You may exit the FSW and return to itat any time before the deadline withoutlosing your progress. We highly recommend that you completethe FSW on either a desktop or laptopcomputer.First Semester Worksheet (June) All students are required to complete theFirst Semester Worksheet, an interactive andcomprehensive online form that collects informationused to build your fall class schedule. Access NSO 55to complete. The FSW will open on Wednesday,June 1, 2022, and close on Friday, June 10, 2022. Save or print a summary of yourresponses after you submit the FSW. Technical or troubleshooting questions?Email fsw@tcnj.edu. Advanced Placement (AP),International Baccalaureate (IB),and College Coursework (June)AP test scores must be sent to TCNJ through CollegeBoard to be considered official. The Office of Recordsand Registration anticipates receiving AP scores inJuly and will make adjustments to your fall scheduleat that time (if applicable). Please visit the CollegeBoard website (collegeboard.org) to learn more andconfirm that TCNJ will be receiving scores. Failure todo so in June may result in scheduling delaysin July.SRP Official transcripts for IB and other collegecoursework should be sent directly from theinstitution to:Summer Reading ProgramNSO 55The College of New Jersey Office of AdmissionsPO Box 7718Ewing, NJ 08628-0718Online New Student OrientationFYS Your First SemesterClass Schedule (July)First-Year Seminar Your fall 2022 schedule will be finalized andavailable in PAWS to review in mid-July, just prior toorientation. Questions or concerns can be addressedduring Orientation the week of July 18.9

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEIn preparation for the 2022–23 Academic Year, the Office of Student Financial Assistancehas outlined some important reminders about the financial aid process for bothfinancial aid applicants and non-financial aid applicants.We are here to counsel you on various resources to help fund your college education.Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you need additional assistance.Financial AidApplicantsPrivate Scholarships ReportingStudents must report all private scholarships and grants tothis office. Doing so will ensure that your student account willbe credited with the correct offer amount and be deductedfrom your fall tuition bill. Log into PAWS to complete andsubmit the Private Scholarship Information Form.PAWS Main Menu Student SelfService Campus Finances Report Private ScholarshipsAll StudentsNon-Financial AidApplicantsAuthorized Users (Auxiliary Access)Our office recognizes that there is a delicate balance betweenthe responsibility for maintaining student privacy rightsand providing effective and efficient service to our students.Due to the federal law known as Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act (FERPA), we are unable to correspond withanyone other than the student regarding financial aid. Thisauthorized user feature allows students to grant a third party(parent, grandparent, aunt, etc.) the ability to review, at thestudent’s discretion, financial aid, billing emails, bill payment,and student record information. Visit the Student Accountssection for more details.10

Financial Aid Offer NotificationsAlternative LoansFinancial aid offer notifications will be sent in late June toeligible students who have completed their applicationsand financial aid file. The notifications are emailed onan ongoing basis as students’ files are completed andverified. Students should monitor their TCNJ emailaccount regularly for instructions to review financial aidoffers in PAWS.Students who are considering applying for an alternativeloan should refer to the Alternative Student Loan list attcnj.edu/alt-student-loans. To estimate the amount ofalternative loan amount needed, refer to the 2021–22 costof attendance information at tcnj.edu/cost-of-attendance.Students can begin to apply for alternative loans in June.If you prefer to wait until the 2022–23 Tuition and Feesrates are announced in July, the amounts can be confirmedin the initial fall 2022 bill. Bills will be emailed to students’TCNJ email accounts by the Office of Student Accounts.Federal VerificationIf there are outstanding items in students’ PAWS“To Do List,” financial aid offers cannot be processeduntil these items are submitted and reviewed.Installment Payment PlanInformation regarding the installment payment planwill be included in the initial fall bill. For additionalinformation, please visit tcnj.edu/payment-plan or callthe Office of Student Accounts at 609.771.2172.State VerificationNew Jersey Higher Education Student AssistanceAuthority may have selected some students for stateverification before confirming their eligibility for theNew Jersey Tuition Aid Grant.NJHESAA would have contacted students via emailregarding outstanding documents. Students cancheck the status of their NJTAG offers by visitingnjgrants.org and logging in to their NJFAMS account.NJHESAA Customer Care Representatives may becontacted by calling 1.800.792.8670. All students willreceive an email regarding eligibility for the NJTAG.note that TCNJ cannot certify any alternative loan unlessa FAFSA is on file.There is still time to complete the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). To file the FAFSA, visitfafsa.gov (TCNJ School Code: 002642). Please allowtwo weeks for processing. Students who are New Jerseyresidents and want to be considered for state aid shouldremember to click the State Application link on the FAFSAconfirmation page to answer the state questions. PleaseStudents selected for federal and/or state verificationshould refer to the information under “Financial AidApplicants.” Financial aid offer notifications are sent tostudents’ TCNJ email accounts on a weekly basis uponcompletion of their financial aid file.11

OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCOUNTSStudent Refunds andWithdrawal/Leave of AbsenceThe Office of Student Accounts serves the students, faculty,and staff at The College of New Jersey by providing severalimportant services. In preparation for the 2022–23 academicyear, please read below to learn more about billing, the tuitionpayment plan, authorized users, the TCNJ ID Card, parkingservices, and the student health insurance plan waiver/enrollment process.Student refunds are processed based on the TCNJRefund and Repayment Policy. Visit the Student Accountswebsite (studentaccounts.tcnj.edu) for more details,including information on financial aid disbursements andoverpayments. Refunds are distributed as either checksvia U.S. mail or via direct deposit into a student’s bankaccount. The student would need to sign up for directdeposit prior to the refund being processed.BillingGeneral OverviewStudents who withdraw or take a leave of absence mayreceive a pro-ration of tuition and mandatory fees basedupon when they submit the completed withdraw or leaveof absence documentation to the Office of Records andRegistration.TCNJ bills separately for the fall and spring semester.Per college policy, billing statements are sent to students(via their TCNJ email address) and authorized users. Thecollege does not send paper bills to students’ home residence.Please check your email regularly to ensure timely paymentand avoid incurring any late payment fines.Prior to the Start of the Semesteror During the Add/Drop Period: 100% refundEnd of Add/Drop Period to End of Third Week ofClasses: 75% refundThe college offers multiple payment options including online(credit card or e-check), mail, wire transfer, or in person(cash or check only). If paying by credit card, please note thereis a convenience fee charged by our third-party processor.If paying by paper check, please make sure to notate thestudent’s name and PAWS ID number.End of Third Week of Classes to End of Fifth Weekof Classes: 50% refundPlease view the online academic calendar (tcnj.edu/academiccalendars) for specific dates. After the fifthweek of classes, there are no refunds issued if a studentwithdraws or takes a leave of absence.Visit the billing website (studentaccounts.tcnj.edu/billing) formore details and to access the fall 2022 billing calendar.A student who reduces their course load from full to parttime will only receive a refund of billable tuition and feeson or before the official last day of the Add/Drop period.Mandatory FeesThese charges are reviewed and approved by the TCNJBoard of Trustees and charged as part of the semester billingstatement. Mandatory fees include the General Service Fee/Capital, Student Center Fee, Student Activity Fee, StudentTransitions Fee, and Card Service Fee.EduRoamTCNJ’s WiFi accessPAWSPrimary Academic Web Services(a.k.a. your online student record)12

Tuition Payment PlanEnrollment TimelineThe Transact Campustuition payment plan is the onlypayment plan offered by The College of New Jersey. It allowsyou to pay your semester charges for tuition, fees, and roomand board in installments. For more information, visittcnj.edu/payment-plan.Late July 2022: The fall semester bill will be available onPAWS. Students will be notified of the bill via an emailnotification to their TCNJ email account. Please review thebill and sign up for the payment plan (if applicable).Early July 2022: Enrollment is available online.July 25, 2022: First payment due date.Students enrolling late in the plan will not be required tomake up missed payments. Instead, their plan will startwith the month in which they enroll. Their plan will proceedfor the remaining months, and the additional balance duewill be backloaded to the end of the semester.Tuition Payment Plan Features Pay for your bill in monthly installments Minimal enrollment feeFor example: A student enrolls in August; there are fivepayments remaining for fall and six payments for thespring. The bill is for 12,000, requiring a monthly paymentof 1,000 for 12 months. The payment plan is set up for 5,000 for the fall and 6,000 for the spring, a late finewaiver is applied for the 1,000 shortage, and the student ispermitted an extra month after the full-year payment plancontract expires to pay the balance (payment by July 2023instead of June). No interest charged (this is not a loan) No credit check or co-signer needed Flexibility to adjust the payment plan as neededthroughout the semester Monthly payments due on the 25th of every monthSemester Installment Plan Six monthly payments, due on the 25th of each month. 25 enrollment fee (subject to change). Fall semester plan runs from July 25 to December 25. Spring semester plan runs from January 25 to June 25.13

OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCOUNTS (cont’d)TCNJ ID CardAuthorized UsersThe TCNJ ID Card is the official photo identification card forthe college, providing easy access to college resources anda wealth of innovative technologies. It allows entrance intocampus buildings, fitness facilities, labs, and campus events,in addition to hosting your meal plan and Get-It Points foron-campus spending.The ID card is the property of The College of New Jerseyand is non-transferable. Only the person pictured on the IDcard will be permitted to spend funds from the account, andat some locations the cardholder will be required to sign areceipt for goods purchased. ID cards will be confiscated ifpresented by someone other than the cardholder or if the cardis involved in inappropriate or illegal use. Fraudulent use ofthe card will result in disciplinary action.An authorized user is an individual who has been grantedpermission, by a student, to view and discuss the student’sbilling, financial aid, and/or education records. In accordancewith the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, TCNJstudents are eligible to grant authorized user access to upto three individuals with whom they wish to share theiraccount details. Once signed up as an authorized user,these individuals are granted access to the college’s onlinestudent system (PAWS) and are eligible to discuss pertinentaccount details with TCNJ officials who would otherwisebe able to discuss this information only with the student.Authorized users will be required to know their PIN thatwas assigned to them by their student when contactingthe college.Students will receive guidelines and instructions on how toupload a photo for their TCNJ ID Card in early summer.Instructions on how to set up an authorized user can befound at authorizeduser.tcnj.edu.Get-It PointsParking ServicesThe TCNJ ID Card also contains a debit-based feature, wherestudents or parents/guardians can deposit money onto thecard via one of the methods listed below. Get-It Points can beused on purchases at the TCNJ Bookstore and certain eaterieson campus (including the C-Store and Traditions), as well asfor printing services.First-year residential students are not permitted to havea vehicle on campus. However, they are permitted topurchase a parking permit for a maximum of two weeks persemester. To obtain this permit, students must bring theirlicense, vehicle registration, and full payment, to the Officeof Student Accounts (Green Hall, Room 119) during normalbusiness hours. For more information, visit re are several ways to make a deposit to yourGet-It account: Through the Online Card Office via credit card(Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are all accepted).First-year students commuting to campus may purchasea parking decal online in early August through theCampus Automobile Registration System (CARS). Visitparking.tcnj.edu to access. At the PHIL machine via cash or credit card(located in the Gitenstein Library). By in-person deposit at the Office of Student AccountsVisitors may obtain a one-day parking pass from CampusPolice (Administrative Services Building) or the InformationBooth located in front of Trenton Hall. For a list of parking lotnumbers and locations, visit parking.tcnj.edu/parking-map/.(Green Hall, Room 119) via cash, check, or credit card.The ID card functions strictly as an electronic wallet system.Cash cannot be withdrawn from this account. Refunds areavailable only when a student will no longer be attendingTCNJ (i.e., graduates or withdraws from the college), andare mailed in the form of a check to the student’s permanentliving address.Citation AppealsAll parking citations believed to be unjustly received may beappealed. Appeals must be filed within 30 days of issuanceand submitted electronically on the proper appeal form.Appeals will be handled in accordance with TCNJ’s CitationAppeals Board procedures. To file an appeal, log intoCARS and click on the “Outstanding Citations” link.Questions may be sent to the Parking Manager by emailingparking@tcnj.edu or by calling 609.771.3144.14

Student HealthInsurance PlanTax Credit forHigher EducationAll full-time students are charged for the Student HealthInsurance Plan (SHIP). All full-time students will need to eitherenroll/waive the health insurance coverage. There will bean enrollment/waiver period for students to complete eitherprocess. If a student has health insurance coverage throughan outside provider, they may complete the waiver process.Over the summer, all full-time students will be sent an emailto their TCNJ email account with comprehensive details onhow to enroll/waive and the deadlines.Each year, TCNJ prepares and sends a 1098T TuitionStatement Form, as required by IRS regulation, to

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