Rutgers University Newark is a participating institution of the New Jersey Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Program.
About the New Jersey Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Program
The tuition waiver program enables eligible unemployed persons to enroll (tuition free) in courses of instruction at public colleges and universities in New Jersey. These courses can only be attended if there are seats available; books, labs and other appropriate fees are the responsibility of the student.
For more information visit the Department of Labor and Workforce Development website: https://nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/labor/myunemployment/jobseekers/training/index.shtml.
Find Out if You Qualify
To make an appointment with an employment counselor and find out if you qualify for the New Jersey Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Program, visit https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/job-search/get-support/onestoplocations.shtml.
Qualified individuals will receive the two documents below from their employment counselor to use at Rutgers University-Newark:
1. Unemployed Person Job Training Form (Tuition Waiver Program)
2. Individual Employability Development Plan (EDP)
Qualified Unemployed Workers Tuition Waiver Individuals Interested in Attending Winter Session
Qualified waiver recipients must complete the RU-Newark winter session waiver process. For more information select the category below that best describes you.
Students are required under Policy 10.3.14 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Students must upload their vaccination documentation on the Rutgers Student Immunization portal prior to registration.
| Certification Period | Registration | |
| Winter Session 2023 | November 23 - December 15, 2022 | December 23, 2022 |
Students must certify for courses prior to registration. Please contact the Office of Summer & Winter Sessions, wintersession@newark.rutgers.edu, to make a virtual appointment during the certification period.
View the full Rutgers University Tuition Waiver Policy for Qualified Unemployed Workers here.
Students currently registered for or planning to register for Winter Session 2023 are required under Policy 10.3.14 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have received a medical or religious exemption approved in writing by Rutgers' Waiver Review Committee or are exempt from the Policy for any of the other reasons listed in the Policy. Students registered for Winter 2022 courses who are not compliant with the University Policy 10.3.14 are subject to being removed from those courses.
Proof of Vaccination Deadline is December 1, 2022. To submit your proof of vaccination or to request an exemption visit the Rutgers Student Immunization Portal. A valid student NetID and password is required to access the portal.
Exemption Request Deadline is December 1, 2022. To submit you exemption request, visit the Rutgers Student Immunization Portal. A valid student NetID and password is required to access the portal.
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