Financial Aid
Important Notice *GRADUATION REQUIREMENT *
The FAFSA, or Federal Application for Student Aid, is now OPEN for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement for all New Jersey students.
Please visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (linked below) to get started with the process of creating a FAFSA ID.
If you are a student who does not wish to complete the FAFSA, please complete NJ Financial Aid Graduation Requirement Waiver form and submit it to Mrs. Wilmot via email or in person.
If you need more information, please see your School Counselor.
Events at Steinert:
Hamilton Township School District Financial Aid Website
Please click the link above to see further Financial Aid information from our District.
2025-2026 FAFSA Completion Night
Please complete this form if you wish to attend the FAFSA completion night at Steinert High School on Thursday, January 15, 2026 between 7-9 PM. A representative from HESAA, the NJ State Agency for Financial Aid, will be available to help with any questions as you complete the form. Please read the information on the registration form completely so that you will understand what steps you must take before the event, and what you should bring to the event.
2025-2026 Financial Aid Night Presentation
Copy of slides from the Steinert Financial Aid Information Session presentation being hosted at Steinert on October 28, 2025. The presentation will begin at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium.
Online FAFSA Completion Events
The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open in October 2025.
Please click the link above for information about the FAFSA Completion Workshops offered this year.
HESAA Online Publications and Resources
HESAA is your premier source for State grants, scholarships, and loan opportunities. Here are links to their online publications:
HESAA College resource guide Going to College in New Jersey.
*Note: Each NJ college and university is profiled and the guide includes a degree directory to help students align their career goals with their college selection. While it is updated as of time of printing, costs and degree options should always be confirmed with each institution *
Reach Higher: College Guide for Younger Students
*Note: HESAA developed a guide for younger students who aspire to attend college. *