    |
National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a member organization made up of colleges and universities in the United States and its territories which provide students with the opportunity to go on exchange to a different institution of higher learning in another region of the country.
Through this exchange with the NSE Organization, a college or university is able to expand the scope of educational offerings at minimal additional cost to the student and the institution. Opportunities to study through NSE exist at over 155 campuses, and programs can last from one semester to a calendar year. Students may study in a variety of locations, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam.
Academic Eligibility
A student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA during the school year prior to their semester at the host school, and be enrolled full time. Some programs require a higher grade point average. Students must have been enrolled for credit during at least two consecutive semesters immediately before the semester or year abroad. A minimum sophomore standing is required for eligibility.
Academic Requirements
While studying at the host campus, the student is required to obtain a minimum of twelve credits in order to retain full-time status and not lose financial aid eligibility. Courses at the host institution may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. As with all semester and summer off campus and international programs, grades earned while studying off campus are not factored into the student's TCNJ GPA.
Costs and Financial Aid
Students at The College of New Jersey are eligible to study at a host school under payment plans specified by each institution. Plan A assesses tuition and fees at the in-state (resident) fee of the host campus and Plan B assesses at the rate normally paid to the students home campus.
Whether the applicant studies under Plan A or Plan B, the student is expected to pay whatever fees are assessed as a condition of enrollment (e.g., general service fee, laboratory fees, art and photography supplies, technology fees).
In general, eligible students are awarded financial aid from the campus at which they pay their tuition and fees. For Plan A, students should list on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid the school codes for all campuses which they may potentially attend.
Application Process
Placement through NSE occurs in March. The student's first choice placement is not guaranteed, and it is advised that the student list an alternative school choice.
Once accepted by the host university, it is the student's responsibility to set up housing and register for classes. The host school's NSE coordinator must be contacted for the proper procedure.
National Student Exchange Application
Any form labeled as "Available On-Line" can be downloaded. Click on the link in order to download the form and print it out from your own computer. All parts of this application must be returned to the office by mid-February, including those from students wishing to apply for the following spring semester.
Please ensure that all documents are completed and hand delivered together, in their entirety, to Green Hall 111 by the application deadline. Exceptions cannot be made!
| Title | Description |
| Application Fee | $250 - Please make the check out to The College of New Jersey and include your TCNJ ID Number. This fee is non-refundable once the applicant is accepted into the program. |
| Three References | Available On-Line Two references should be from TCNJ faculty, one from an outside employer (coach, boss, ect.) |
| Transcript | Log onto T.E.S.S, click on "Request Official Transcript" and have it sent (there is no fee) to Green Hall 111. |
| Application | Available On-Line |
| Emergency Treatment Permission and Contact Form | Available On-Line Make at least three (3) copies of this form: 1 for yourself to carry with your passport 1 for your TCNJ Study Abroad Application 1 for your host institution |
| Medical Examination | Available On-Line Fill out the form (linked to the left) and make an appointment with your own physician or with TCNJ Health Services. There is no fee if you use TCNJ Health Services. Please make an appointment if you plan to use TCNJ Health Services:
|
| Academic Evaluation Form | Available On-Line Form must be completed with required signatures and copies returned to the appropriate offices stated at the bottom of the form ( along with a copy to Office of International and Off-Campus programs and Summer School). This form indicates what classes you would normally take for that semester at TCNJ and the corresponding courses available at the host institution. This form must be approved by the Office of Academic Evaluation. The Department Chairperson must sign off a major requirement course that will be taken at the host school. |
| Personal Statement | Available On-Line Your essay should exemplify the high level of maturity and responsibility you want to demonstrate before embarking on a study abroad experience. The essay should be no more than a page long. |
| Copy of Health Insurance Card | (If you do not have health insurance, please indicate so in writing.) |
| Financial Aid Worksheet | Available On-Line |
| Housing Proxy Form | Available On-Line Whether you intend to live on campus or not upon your return, sign the Student Exchange Housing Proxy Form and include in your application. Signing this form and entering the lottery does not guarantee an on-campus housing placement. |
| Expectations and Agreement Form | Available On-Line
|
| Academic Requirements, Credit Transfer, and Registration Form | Available On-Line
|
Please ensure that all documents are completed and hand delivered together, in their entirety, to Green Hall 111 by the application deadline. Exceptions cannot be made!
