<p>How easy is it to get money from TCNJ? I guess merit-based aid is what its called?</p>
<p>I'm from NJ, 4.3 weighted GPA, 2230 SAT. any chance at less than full tutition?</p>
<p>TCNJ's website contains the matrix that identifies what merit aid you might qualify for.</p>
<p>Merit aid is based on a combination of class rank and SAT scores. Your GPA is only relevant to the extent that it will determine your class rank (calculated by your high school). </p>
<p>The past couple of years, if you were ranked in the top 5% of your class AND had a GPA of 1500 or greater (old scale), you would qualify for a free education. Expect the requirements to become more stringent in time, as they have been increasing every few years.</p>
<p>Of course, the merit aid (OSP = Outstanding Scholars Program) is dependent upon funding by the state. Corzine's preliminary budget stripped funding for the program. The question is ~ will it be restored? Previous administrations had done the same thing and ultimately restored the funding. Not sure whether you can trust anything that Corzine says, though.</p>