Rowan University has teamed up with its two-year partner Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) to create a brand new option in higher education: Rowan Choice. Students selecting this program can save a substantial amount of money their freshman and sophomore years by living at Rowan University and taking RCSJ classes.
On July 1, 2014, Gloucester County College entered a premier partnership with Rowan University and changed its name to Rowan College at Gloucester County (now RCSJ). This innovative partnership makes higher education more affordable for New Jersey students by providing a direct, cohesive route to a bachelor’s degree with easy transfer of credits.
Major: Elementary Education
I love that through Rowan Choice I am able to experience the campus and student life at both Rowan University and Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ). I like seeing my friends on both college campuses, too. I wanted to go to a college where you needed to take a shuttle from different campuses, so choosing to be in this program worked perfectly in my favor.
Major: Health & Physical Education
Through applying to Rowan University, I stumbled upon the brand new Rowan Choice program. When my family and I learned about the program’s tuition savings, it became a no brainer that I would do it. There is so much to do at Rowan. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. No one knows we’re any different because we really aren’t. We just pay less.
Major: Law & Justice and Business
I decided to double major in law and justice and business after taking electives in high school and researching possible career paths. I don’t want to limit myself. I also chose to minor in psychology. I was inspired by my psychology professor who took the time to explain how people think, behave in certain situations and why it may occur.
Rowan Choice is a hybrid program offered between Rowan University and Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ). Students live on Rowan University’s campus and can participate in its student life activities, while taking classes offered through RCSJ and taught by its faculty.
Students interested in this program must have between zero (0) to no more than fifteen (15) college credits when enrolling into Rowan Choice. If a student has more than twenty-four (24) college credits, that student will have to apply to Rowan University via their transfer application.
Rowan Choice is a one- or two-year program designed for incoming freshmen students. Students must complete 24-30 college credits and maintain a 2.0 GPA or above to fulfill the program’s requirements. After one year, depending on your major, students can transition seamlessly into Rowan University with the help of Rowan Choice team to register for classes as a rising sophomore or junior.
Students will complete between 24 to 60 credits (depending on the major and if they attend for either one or two years) when enrolled in Rowan Choice program. The curriculum has been selected and approved by both institutions. (This margin provides for any developmental coursework requirements, if necessary.)
After applying to Rowan University and completing all application requirements, prospective students receive a decision from Rowan University with further instructions. This process entails completing and sending back the Rowan Choice Enrollment Confirmation Letter.
Yes. Students are considered for both Rowan University and Rowan Choice. Students who are accepted into Rowan University have the option of selecting Rowan Choice if they would like, however, students who are referred to Rowan Choice in their beginning stages, do not have the option of selecting Rowan University.
Yes. Students are encouraged to file FAFSA and HESAA forms beginning in early October and November. All students have to list RCSJ on their FAFSA if they wish to receive aid for Rowan Choice. (RCSJ Federal School Code: 006901).
Contact the RCSJ Office of Financial Aid by phone at (856) 415-2210 or email at [email protected].
Yes. Rowan Choice students may apply for scholarships through RCSJ. Since the students are considered enrolled RCSJ students, students are ineligible for Rowan University scholarships. RCSJ scholarship deadlines apply.
Yes. If the students meet all requirements, NJ STARS can be applied to Rowan Choice. If you would like more information on NJ STARS, please visit our Office of Financial Aid.
Yes. Qualified applicants will be eligible for the EOF program offered through RCSJ. If you would like more information on the EOF program, you can visit their web page online at www.rcsj.edu/eof
Yes. RCSJ will process any private scholarships or alternative loans for which students apply.
Yes. Students may participate in the RCSJ Federal Work Study program. They must apply in person at the RCSJ Office of Financial Aid.
Yes. Students can set up a payment plan through their portal electronically or through the RCSJ Business Office. Payment plans start at the end of July, before the fall semester payment due date.
Students will pay one invoice to RCSJ. This covers the entire cost of the fall semester (RCSJ tuition, Rowan University room and board, and both institution fees) and is due the first full week of August.
