Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.
This bill updates New Jersey's Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) grant program to explicitly include students who have previously earned an associate degree, college credits, or completed a dual degree program while in high school. It clarifies that such students remain eligible for EOF grants and campus-based programs if they meet all other standard requirements, like residency, financial need, and full-time enrollment. The amendment removes a potential barrier that previously might have excluded these students from accessing financial aid. This change directly affects high school graduates who have already earned college credit but are pursuing additional degrees at New Jersey institutions. The policy takes effect immediately for the next full academic year.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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