What鈥檚 Changing?

Under the new rules, your federal loan eligibility will be more closely tied to how many credits you’re taking. If you’re enrolled less than full-time in courses that count toward your degree, your loan amount will be reduced to match.

Full-time enrollment is defined as:

• Undergraduate:听12 credit hours per semester
• Graduate:听6 credit hours per semester

What This Means for You

• If you enroll in fewer credits, your loan eligibility may be reduced (prorated).
• Changes in enrollment can impact your total financial aid eligibility.

Keep In Mind:听You must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for federal loan funding.

Enrollment Changes Matter

Any changes to your enrollment (dropping a course, withdrawing, or going part-time) could:

• Trigger a recalculation of your loan
• Reduce future disbursements
• Result in an unexpected balance

Parent PLUS Loan Changes

• New borrowing limits will apply to the Parent PLUS loan
  • $20,000 per student, per year
  • Lifetime borrowing up to $65,000 per student
• Parents may continue borrowing the Parent PLUS Loan under pre-OBBBA rules only if all of the following apply:
  • You were enrolled in your program at Montclair as of June 30, 2026, and
  • You received at least one federal loan disbursement for that same program before July 1, 2026
• If eligible under this Legacy/Exception Provision:
  • The Parent may continue borrowing the Parent PLUS Loan under pre-OBBBA rules for:
    • Up to 3 academic years, or
    • The remainder of your expected time to degree completion,
    • Whichever is shorter
• Any interruption to your enrollment at Montclair will end the legacy/exception status and you will be subject to the new rules.

Graduate PLUS (Grad PLUS) Loans Eliminated

• The Grad PLUS loan will be discontinued as of July 1, 2026.
• You may continue borrowing Grad PLUS Loans under pre-OBBBA rules only if all of the following apply:
  • You were enrolled in your program at Montclair as of June 30, 2026, and
  • You received at least one federal loan disbursement for that same program before July 1, 2026
• If eligible under this Legacy/Exception Provision:
  • You may continue borrowing Grad PLUS Loans for:
  • Up to 3 academic years, or
  • the remainder of your expected time to degree completion,
  • Whichever is shorter
• Any interruption to your enrollment at Montclair will end your legacy/exception status and you will be subject to the new rules.

What This Means for You

• If you have never borrowed a federal loan for your current program at Montclair before July 1, 2026, you will not be eligible for the Grad PLUS loan moving forward.
• If you meet the legacy/exception criteria, your eligibility will be limited in duration.

Here’s What We Recommend

• Review your financial aid award carefully each semester.
• Enroll in all of the credits you plan to take before the end of add/drop.
• Families may need to听plan for additional resources听to cover any remaining balance, such as:
  • Payment plans
  • Savings or current income
  • Private education loans

Learn More:听Visit our听One Big Beautiful Bill Act web page for more information.

Duo Login for Registration Week

To make logging in easier during Registration Week, the “Remember Me” period for Duo will be extended so you won鈥檛 have to verify your login every time鈥攋ust once for the first week of registration!

How to Enable It

When logging in, check the box that says 鈥淵es, this is my device.鈥� As long as you use the same device and browser, you won鈥檛 need to verify with Duo again for 7 days.

Heads Up: If you switch devices or clear your browser history, you鈥檒l need to re-authenticate.

Registration Waiting Room

To ensure a smooth registration experience for everyone, we’ve implemented a virtual waiting room, courtesy of Queue-it, during peak registration periods. If many students are registering simultaneously, you’ll be placed in a queue and automatically advanced when it’s your turn. This will help maintain system stability and provide a fair registration process for all students. Queue-it will display your position in line and estimated wait time. We appreciate your patience as we work to make registration as efficient as possible for everyone.

Here鈥檚 what to expect:

• If the registration system is at capacity when it’s your time to register, you鈥檒l be automatically placed into a waiting room and given an estimated wait time.
• You can choose the “Notify Me” option once placed in the queue. To do so you will enter your Montclair email. You will then receive two emails鈥攐ne confirming your spot in line and another when it鈥檚 your turn.
• If you leave the page, you鈥檒l need to confirm you still want to register when you return.
• Once you鈥檙e in, you won鈥檛 need to wait again unless you clear cookies or switch browsers/devices.

Please Note: There is no waiting room for browsing classes or preparing for registration.

Questions?

Email netidmanagement@montclair.edu for help related to Duo login or the queue-it waiting room. Contact Red Hawk Central for questions related to registration.

There will be no in-person activities, classes or meetings on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses. All offices and the libraries will provide online services only.

Essential employees should report as scheduled. All other employees are expected to work remotely. Any previously-approved time off will be charged.

The University plans to resume normal operations on Wednesday, February 25. A message will be sent if that plan changes.

Additional Details

• It is essential for all drivers to stay off campus roads during the storm. This is for your safety and so our facilities team can properly clear the snow.听
• The Student Center and Student Recreation Center on the Montclair Campus will remain closed.
• Sprague Library will continue to provide services online.
• Sam’s, Freeman and Schweitzer Dining Halls will operate on a normal schedule.

Please refer to What’s Open for additional information.

If you have an emergency during the storm, call University Police at 973-655-5222.

There will be no in-person activities, classes or meetings on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses. All offices and the libraries will provide online services only.

Essential employees should report as scheduled. All other employees are expected to work remotely. Any previously-approved time off will be charged.

The University plans to resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 24. A message will be sent if that plan changes.

Moving Vehicles and Parking

All cars must be moved to designated parking areas by Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. so that our facilities team can properly clear the snow.

Montclair Campus

Vehicles on the Montclair campus must be moved from surface parking lots to either the Red Hawk Parking Deck or the CarParc Diem Parking Deck

If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at 973-655-7580 or parking@montclair.edu.

Bloomfield Campus

Bloomfield Campus students parking in Lot B1 must park on the eastern side of the lot in the area designated for snow removal parking.

Questions can be directed to Bloomfield Campus Security at 973-655-2525.

Additional Details

• It is essential for all drivers to stay off campus roads during the storm. This is for your safety and so our facilities team can properly clear the snow.
• All in-person activities, including performances, meetings, athletic events on both campuses will be cancelled effective 3 p.m. on Sunday.
• Shuttles will stop running at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22.
• The Student Center and Student Recreation Center on the Montclair Campus will close beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22.
• Sprague Library will not be open for in-person services on Sunday, February 22. Remote services will be provided.
• Sam’s, Freeman and Schweitzer Dining Halls will operate on a normal schedule throughout the weekend.
• Residential students should consider stocking up on food and medicines today as travel during the storm will be difficult or impossible.

Please refer to the news article on the Student Services page and What’s Open for additional information.

If you have an emergency during the storm, call University Police at 973-655-5222.

For PC and Mac:

1. Visit the
2. Click through to sign in with your school provided credentials
3. Download
4. On the installation page, select your language
5. Install

For iOS and Android

1. Download from your app store for iPad, iPhone or Android
2. Sign in with your school credentials for full editing capability

You will need Montclair email address to sign in.

Please Note: you will need to use your NetID and then montclair.edu address. Example: rocky@montclair.edu.

Programs Included

Programs include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Other programs are available for offline and online use to best prepare you for classes, too. As long as you鈥檙e a student here and the program continues, you鈥檒l be able to use this software for FREE!

Learn more about the additional software available to students.

To Find Your Grades

• Log into .
• Click the button that says “View Final Grades”.
• Select “Fall 2025” from the drop-down menu.
• Here you will find all of your final grades!

Dean’s List

Fall 2025 Dean’s list updates will be visible on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Transcripts

• Check that before you order your transcript.
• Verify that your major as well as your academic advisor are listed correctly in your Degree Works header.
• Please plan ahead for any transcript needs and refer to the Request Transcripts web page for ordering instructions.

Questions?

If you’re having trouble accessing your grades or have questions about your official or unofficial transcript, please contact:

• Red Hawk Central
• Email: redhawkcentral@montclair.edu

Winter Session Registration Now Open!

Want to knock out a class over break? Registration for Winter Session is still open and the听听is live! Winter courses start Monday, December 22, so register soon to get the course you want or need.

Next Steps

To make sure you are on track and ready to register beginning Friday, October 31, follow these steps:

1. See Your Advisor:听Make an appointment with your academic advisor through听听so they can help develop an education plan for completing your degree and beyond!
   1. Not sure who your advisor is? Find out on听.
2. Find Out if You Need A PIN:听All first-year students, pre-declared majors (University College), undergraduate students majoring in Anthropology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Sustainability Science, Political Science, Jurisprudence, Law and Society or Law and Governance, readmit students and transfer students are听required to meet with their advisor in order to receive a registration PIN.
   1. Priority registration students will receive an email explaining how to obtain their 鈥渁lternate PIN鈥� before their registration time.
   2. Get More Information about PINs.
3. Check for Holds:听Holds are placed on your account if you have not completed necessary requirements established by the University or have not paid your outstanding bill.
   1. Some Holds prevent registration听including听select听Financial Holds from Student Accounts which will be placed on accounts soon.
   2. The听4- and 3-Installment Payment Plans听are still available if you need assistance.听Get More Info about Holds.

Questions?

In addition to your academic advisor, the Red Hawk Central staff are available to assist you with any of your general questions regarding registration.听View Contact Information and Hours of Operation.

The deadline to add a class for Session A & B is the end of the day on Monday, September 8.

• The last day to add a course for Session C is Monday, November 3.
• You may still withdraw from classes, but please be aware of the various deadlines as it relates to W grades, 50% or 0% adjustments to your account. View All Add/Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines

Waitlists

If you receive an email regarding an available waitlisted seat, you will have only 48 hours, or until the end of day Saturday, September 6, to add yourself into the class.

Permits

If you have received a permit in a course, make sure to register for the class before the end of the day on Monday, September 8 for Sessions A & B!

Questions?

For any questions, please contact Red Hawk Central.

Academic Engagement verification is required for all students, each term, and can be accessed through . Whether or not your professor uses their Canvas course, you will enter the Canvas course to perform the needed action for each of your spring classes.

How to Complete Verification Via Canvas

1. .
2. Under “assignments” in the given Canvas course, please select “Academic Engagement.”
   1. The non-graded assignment simply asks you to describe what you expect to learn from the class.
3. Complete the free form question by no later than one week after your class begins.

Please Note: Classes that start later in the semester will have to be verified once opened for the specific session.

Have Spring Financial Aid?

For students receiving Financial Aid, completing this assignment for ALL of your courses ensures that your Financial Aid will be processed.

Questions?

For any questions, please contact Red Hawk Central.

To Find Your Grades

Log into using your University NetID and password.

• Navigate to the “” tab on the left-hand menu.
• Select “View Final Grades”
• Select “Spring 2025” from the drop-down menu.

Dean’s List

• Spring 2025 Dean’s list updates will be visible on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Transcripts

• Check that all grades have arrived in NEST before you order your transcript.
• Verify that your major as well as your academic advisor are listed correctly in your Degree Works header.
• Please plan ahead for any transcript needs and refer to the web page for assistance in ordering.

Questions?

If you’re having trouble accessing your grades or have questions about your official or unofficial transcript, please contact: Red Hawk Central.