Eligible New Jersey residents can qualify for free tuition at Rider University through a new program.
The Rider Tuition Guarantee is available to students pursuing their undergraduate degrees who meet financial and academic requirements.
“We’re dedicated to removing financial barriers for students through Rider’s robust scholarship opportunities and innovative financial aid support like the Rider Tuition Guarantee,” said Drew Aromando, vice president of Enrollment Management. “Through this opportunity, high-achieving students who call New Jersey home can pursue their program of choice.”
The goal of the program is to fill the gap in financial aid after all other scholarships and grants have been applied. The Rider Tuition Guarantee is available for incoming, first-year and transfer undergraduate students who remain in good academic standing.
To qualify, students must reside in New Jersey and have a 3.5 or above GPA on a 4.0 scale. Financially, their household must have an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less and receive both full Tuition Aid Grants and Pell Grants.
Students must also apply to Rider for the fall 2025 or spring 2026 start terms, submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid and make their deposit by the appropriate deadline in order to be eligible.
Rider also offers the opportunity for incoming undergraduate students to obtain free textbooks through its Books for Broncs program. Students must complete three qualifying campus visits with the Office of Admission to be eligible.
To learn more about the Rider Tuition Guarantee, go to rider.edu/tuition-guarantee.
