Stevens Need-Based Aid

We know that sometimes, when all other sources of aid have been exhausted, a little extra support can make all the difference. That’s why we’re proud to offer The Castle Point Grant (Stevens Grant) every year as a form of special assistance to students with financial need.

Who receives the Castle Point Grant (Stevens Grant)?

If all possible sources of grants and scholarships have been applied to your financial aid package and you still demonstrate a high financial need, Stevens may decide to award you the Castle Point Grant (Stevens Grant). This type of assistance is only available to full-time undergraduates, and if you are awarded the grant, your eligibility is reassessed each year based on your financial need and annual FAFSA submission.

How do I apply?

  1. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available to be completed for the upcoming academic year. The priority deadline for Early Decision I students is December 6. For Early Action students, the priority deadline is December 15, and for Early Decision II students, it is January 15. The FAFSA priority deadline for Regular Decision students is February 1. The FAFSA filing deadline for for returning students is April 15.

  2. Make sure to enter Stevens' school code on the FAFSA application. The school code is 002639.

  3. Complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®, a single online form that allows you to apply for scholarships from over 300 colleges. The CSS PROFILE® is required in order to be reviewed for institutional need-based aid. Remember, we will only receive your form if you add Stevens Institute of Technology as a college in your PROFILE® using CSS school code number 2819.

How does the the Castle Point Grant (Stevens Grant) renew?

To renew the Castle Point Grant (Stevens Grant), you must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards each year. The amount of the Castle Point Grant (Stevens Grant) may change in any given year if your family’s financial circumstances change significantly when you file the FAFSA. If your FAFSA information does not change significantly and you meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, you will usually see the Castle Point Grant (Stevens Grant) remain constant, provided you meet the FAFSA filing deadline of April 15.

Stevens financial aid is possible in large part due to the generous support of our alumni and friends. During your time at Stevens, you may learn that some or all the financial aid awards you receive are made possible through a named scholarship, established by our donor(s), to support our students. If so, you will be expected to thank the donor(s) for their support. At that time, a member of the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement team will be in touch with further information regarding this process.

Am I eligible?

To receive the Castle Point Grant (Stevens Grant), you must:

  • Demonstrate significant financial need.

  • Be an admitted, degree-seeking undergraduate student at Stevens Institute of Technology.

  • Be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.

  • Be enrolled and attending courses full-time.

  • Be in good standing with any federal student loans.

  • Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards for grant renewal. 

Important Dates

Early Action

EDI

EDII

RD

Application Deadline

December 1

November 15

January 15

February 1

Notification Deadline

February 1

December 15

February 9

April 1

Deposit Deadline

May 1

January 10

March 1

May 1

FAFSA and CSS PROFILE® Due by

December 15

FAFSA: December 6

CSS: November 15

January 15

February 1

*Click here for state of NJ (NJFAMS) deadline information.