Admissions and Aid
An Open Door and a Helping Hand
Welcome to Your Future
With more than 100 academic programs, RCSJ offers the credentials you need to get the job you want. Accumulate college credits while still in high school, earn an industry-valued certificate, pursue an associate degree, or transfer to a four-year university and beyond — no matter your goals, RCSJ is here to help you succeed.
Paying for College
RCSJ offers a host of scholarship, grant, financial aid, work-study, and payment plan options, and a financial aid team that is committed to ensuring you never miss an opportunity to save.
$6,347
Average scholarship & financial aid package
829
Community College Opportunity Grants awarded fall 2024 – spring 2025
$500K
in RCSJ Foundation scholarships available
Future Students
Curious to see what RCSJ offers? Explore our programs, visit our campuses, and take the next steps toward your future.
Collegiate High School
Collegiate High School takes education to the next level, providing an affordable, practical way to earn college credits and prepare for the rigors of college – all before high school graduation.
RCSJ has been more than just an educational institution for us; it has been a place of growth, resilience, and opportunity. The support provided by the College, the Foundation, and everyone here has made it possible for me and my daughter to achieve what once felt like an unobtainable goal.
Have Questions?
Admissions and Financial Aid Processes - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! RCSJ is an open enrollment institution. All students with a high school diploma or college GED are accepted. A placement test is used to determine what level classes a student can begin.
RCSJ offers high school equivalency test preparation. The test may be taken on either campus by scheduling with the Testing Center.
TestingThe first step is to apply. After you submit your application, communication on each additional step will come to your RCSJ email address. Alternatively, you can see the full process on the Steps to Enroll page.
Selective admissions describe programs in which the applicant must meet additional admissions criteria beyond general acceptance to the College and submit a separate application (portfolio) for their choice program. Each program accepts one cohort of students per academic year.
The RCSJ code 006901.
Yes. All RCSJ students are encouraged to apply for additional aid programs through the State of New Jersey’s Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). Complete the state application and answer the four “New Jersey Grant Questions.”
Two Campuses, One Purpose
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Wonder if RCSJ is right for you?
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