Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.
This bill (A2854) expands New Jersey's Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) Program to include adult students enrolled in career and technical education programs at county vocational school districts. It permits these students to receive financial aid covering remaining tuition and fees after other state, federal, and institutional grants are applied, provided they meet income limits ($0-$65,000 annual adjusted gross income), enroll in programs of at least four months, and maintain academic standing. The grant supports up to two years of study for eligible adult vocational students, aligning their access with traditional community college students under the CCOG Program. This change directly affects adult learners seeking industry-recognized certifications or licenses through county vocational programs.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Anthony Verrelli
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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Will Sampson
DDemocratic
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