A Partnership

We take your trust seriously. We consider preparing undergraduate students for successful lives our highest obligation. Building on that trust, we want to keep you current with what’s going on at Rutgers.

• Rutgers Parents Association
  A great way to keep informed is through the Rutgers Parents Association.
   
• Sign up for updates
  Register online and get information emailed to you. The parents association is also on Facebook and Twitter.

Academics

• The University Academic Calendar
  From the first day of classes to commencement, the academic calendar lays out the university’s schedule.

Money Matters

A university education is one of life’s big investments. It’s reassuring to know a Rutgers education gives an outstanding return on that investment. Have questions? Our financial aid offices are ready to provide answers.

Rutgers is committed to making higher education accessible to academically deserving students. It’s important to know that

• about 85 percent of Rutgers students receive some form of financial aid through a wide range of need- and merit-based programs;
   
• during the 2007–2008 academic year, Rutgers awarded more than $329 million in financial aid to undergraduate students;
   
• Rutgers is a direct lending institution, which means that eligible students can obtain federal Stafford Loans and Parent PLUS Loans directly from the U.S. Treasury. These loans are the safest education loans available and are not subject to the volatility of the open market;
   
• ninety-eight percent of our students pay off their student loans successfully.

Financial Aid Resources

• Tuition Rates: Get a handle on tuition and fees. 

• Estimate College Costs
  Factor in variables such as living on or off campus and meal plans to get a picture of costs.
   
• Scholarships
  Learn about scholarships available to students.
   
• Tuition payment plans
  Find a flexible payment plan that works with your budget.
   
• Student Accounting Financial Services
  Find information on resolving billing issues.
   
• Financial Aid Award Status
  Check the status of your request for financial aid.

Campus Safety

We work hard to ensure the safety of our campuses and the well-being of our students. Learn more about campus safety:
New Brunswick | Newark | Camden

Life on Campus

Housing

The three Rutgers campuses feature an array of housing options for students. To explore what’s available, select a campus.

• The New Brunswick housing office has answers to many of your housing questions and has put together a page that addresses parents’ concerns. If your student is looking for accommodations off campus, point them here.
   
• The Newark housing office serves as a comprehensive guide to on- and off-campus living in New Jersey’s largest city.
   
• The Camden on-campus housing website includes virtual tours of apartments and a comprehensive list of what—and what not—to bring when moving in. 

Dining

• Campus dining serves more than three million meals a year—and the food is tasty. Research meal plans and find out what's for dinner and more from campus dining:
  New Brunswick | Newark | Camden
   
• Got a student with a big appetite? Add cash to the RU Express account.

Parking and Transportation

• Get campus bus and other public transportation information. Whether you're visiting or have a student driving on campus, take a minute to peruse parking rules, costs, and locations.
  New Brunswick | Newark | Camden

Health Services

At Rutgers, your child has access to quality health care.

• Health Services: New Brunswick | Newark | Camden
• Counseling Centers: New Brunswick | Newark | Camden

Spiritual Life

• Rutgers welcomes students of all faiths and traditions and protects freedom of religious expression.

Transition to Work

• Career Services’ Action Plan for Parents
  Help your student move smoothly from campus to the world of work.
   
• Learn more about the career services we provide to students on each campus.
  New Brunswick | Newark | Camden