Get started with your financial plan

Paying for college doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Wherever you are in your journey, we’ll help you make sense of your options and create a financial plan that works for you. From estimating your costs to making payments, our advisors are here to guide you every step of the way. 

Understand what college may really cost

Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your cost to attend Rider, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books and other expenses, minus potential scholarships and grants. 

Your results are an estimate based on historic data, not a final financial aid offer. Actual costs and aid may vary. To receive an official aid package, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and transmit it to Rider University using school code 002628.

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By the numbers

99%

Of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid

$27K

Average student assistance package

$65M

Total institutional funds awarded by Rider annually

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Free tuition guaranteed for eligible New Jersey residents

Rider University guarantees free tuition for qualified in-state students! If you're a New Jersey resident with a GPA of 3.5 or above based on a 4.0 grading scale, an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less, and are receiving both full TAG and Pell grants, you may be eligible to attend Rider University tuition-free when you apply as an undergraduate student for the spring 2025, fall 2025 or spring 2026 start terms. Terms and conditions apply.