Pioneer Award Tuition Waiver

In-State Tuition Rates Are Now Available for Out-of-State/International Students

Qualified out-of-state and international students can pay close to our affordable in-state rate for tuition and fees. This will save New York State residents, Pennsylvania residents, and others living outside New Jersey approximately $9,000 per year ($4,500 per semester) for undergraduates, and about $400 per credit for graduate students (please note: the waiver is not available for doctoral programs.)

tri-state proximity mapThe campus is set on 407 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey and is located just 20 miles from New York City. The University enrolls both residential and commuter students, and also has a wide selection of programs during summer session.

Please note that the following criteria apply for the out-of-state/international tuition differential waiver:

  • Enrolled domestic students must be a permanent resident of a U.S. state outside of New Jersey, or Puerto Rico and not eligible for in-state tuition. (This includes DACA and Undocumented students.)
  • Enrolled international students must have a primary residence outside of the United States and its territories and are not eligible for in-state tuition. International students must possess a valid student visa, inclusive of F1/J1.
  • Students must maintain continuous full-time enrollment in the Fall and Spring semesters and a 2.0 cumulative William Paterson University GPA to renew the waiver.

Incoming Freshmen: A new first-time freshman may receive the Pioneer Award for up to eight uninterrupted semesters or until the semester in which the minimum credits required for their degree program are completed (usually 120). The waiver may be applied to Summer and Winter sessions that take
place prior to their program completion.

Incoming Transfers: A new, first-time transfer student may receive the Pioneer Award for up to seven uninterrupted semesters, depending on the number of credits transferred to William Paterson University, or until the semester in which the minimum credits required for their degree program are completed (usually 120). The waiver may be applied to Summer and Winter sessions that take place prior to their program completion.

Incoming Graduate Students: A new first-time graduate student may receive the Pioneer Award for the minimum number of credits required to complete their program. The waiver may be applied to Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer courses.

Current Continuing Students: A current WP out-of-state or international student may receive the Pioneer Award beginning in fall 2020, as noted under the criteria above.

With an increasing number of international students representing 33 countries, and some of the nation's highest rates of cultural and ethnic diversity, at William Paterson you will study in a vibrant community, sharing your university experience with students and professors from every background and perspective.