Prospective Parents & Families

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2026 applications are open!


Apply today for spring or fall 2026! 

ATTENTION:

Updates

  • The 2026-27 housing application is open for fall 2026 admitted students! After submitting the Enrollment Confirmation Deposit, students can complete their housing application & contract and submit the $150 housing deposit under the Student Life tab in their goStockton portal! Spring 2026 admitted students will receive notification later this fall to complete the spring 2026 housing application. 

Reminders

  • Is your student admitted for spring or fall 2026? Submit their enrollment deposit to secure their place in the incoming class! Learn more about paying the deposit here. 
  • Use our net price calculator and bill estimator to give you an approximate personal cost to attend Stockton. 
  • First-year students who have not submitted SAT/ACT scores must complete placement testing prior to New Student Orientation - learn more at stockton.edu/placement-testing.
  • Our Stockton Promise and Garden State Guarantee grant programs provide free tuition & fees for eligible students. Visit stockton.edu/promise and stockton.edu/gsg for full eligibility requirements and more program details!
  • Visit Stockton! RSVP for an Open House or campus tour today! 
  • Stockton University strongly recommends but no longer requires students to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

Deadlines

  • The following programs have early deadlines for fall 2026 entry: accelerated medical, pharmacy, nursing, and direct admit physical therapy. Please visit our Applications page for dates and more details. 

Resources:

Admissions & Financial Information

Applications

Now accepting applications for spring & fall 2026!

For Admitted Students

Submit the enrollment confirmation deposit & learn about the next steps to officially becoming an Osprey! 

Stockton Promise 

Our Stockton Promise grant program provides free tuition & fees for eligible students.

Scholarships

84% of our incoming first-year students receive institutional grants and/or scholarships.

Applying for Financial Aid

Learn about the FAFSA & other steps of the financial aid process. 

Sources of Financial Aid

Grants, loans, work-study, and external scholarship opportunities.

Financial Aid Essentials

Information all parents & students should know regarding Financial Aid. 

Cost Calculators

Useful tools to get an estimate of what your student's individual costs might be at Stockton. 

Bursar's Office 

Breakdown of tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan rates.

Payment Plans

How to enroll in an interest-free payment plan to pay the balance on your bill. 

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)

Learn about eligibility requirements for this state-funded program. 

Support & Safety

Residential Life

Explore all our housing options on both our Galloway & Atlantic City campuses. 

Themed Living Communities

Bringing together students of similar interests & lifestyles.

On-Campus Dining

Convenient locations & a multitude of food options available. 

Campus Police & Public Safety

Stockton is home to a commissioned police department of state-certified police officers, as well as security officers. 

Learning Access Program (LAP)

Offering disability and accessibility support services. 

Immunization Requirements

Learn about immunization requirements for new students.

Tutoring Services

Consists of our Writing Center and Math Center.

Career Education & Development

It's never too early to start thinking about life after college!

Student Development

Learn about our 200+ student organizations! 

For Parents & Family of Deposited Students 

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Has your child decided that Stockton is the right university for them?  

When your child chooses Stockton, the entire family becomes Ospreys!

Stay involved! Learn more about our esources designed specifically with the wants and needs of a Stockton parent in mind! 

Family Engagement

Contact Information:

Admissions

P: 609-652-4261

E: admissions@stockton.edu

Financial Aid

P: 609-652-4203

E: Contact Us!

Bursar

P: 609-652-4597

E: bursar@stockton.edu

Residential Life

P: 609-652-4332

E: housing@stockton.edu

Student Transition Programs

P: 609-626-3643

E: family@stockton.edu

Academic Advising

P: 609-652-4504

E: advising@stockton.edu

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)

P: 609-652-4967

E: eofgalloway@stockton.edu

eofac@stockton.edu

Learning Access Program (LAP)

P: 609-652-4988

E: lap@stockton.edu

Health Services 

P: 609-652-4701

E: wellctr@stockton.edu