NJ Student-Teacher Scholarship
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA), New Jersey
One-semester award for NJ student teachers during their full-time clinical-practice semester, paid through their educator preparation program.
- How much
- amount not stated for 2026-27 (was $3,000 per clinical intern in 2023-24)
- Who qualifies
- NJ resident at least 12 consecutive months before the term; enrolled in a bachelor's, joint bachelor's/master's, post-baccalaureate or master's program while completing a NJ CEAS educator preparation program; in the full-time clinical-practice semester with an approved placement; good academic standing.
- For undergrads, grad students
- For education students
- US citizen, eligible non-citizen, or NJ Dreamer eligible to file the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application
- When to apply
- Check dates Each fall and spring term: EPP field directors submit rosters of eligible clinical interns after the add/drop deadline.
- How to apply
- No application: if you are eligible, your program's field director submits your name to HESAA after the add/drop deadline, and the funds go to your college account
- What you'll need
- school nomination
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (hesaa.org) and page 2
The details
For clinical interns in approved Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) educator preparation programs at NJ colleges, during the full-time semester of clinical practice, for a maximum of one semester. HESAA lists it as subject to available funding. An earlier HESAA flyer (2023-24, when it was called the Student Teacher Stipend) described $3,000 per intern for living expenses, with the funds applied to the student's term bill.
More money from New Jersey
- Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Graduate Grant$200 to $4,900 per year
- Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Undergraduate Grant$200 to $3,050 per year
- NJ STARS IIup to $1,250 per semester (up to 4 semesters)
- Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG)remaining tuition (up to 18 credits per term) and approved fees after other grants
- Garden State Guarantee (GSG)covers remaining tuition and fees (net price of $0) in years 3 and 4
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- Nearby states: Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
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