S 2882 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.

This bill expands New Jersey's Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include adult students enrolled in career and technical education programs at county vocational schools. It allows eligible adults (defined as those in programs preparing for licenses/certifications) to receive financial aid covering remaining tuition and fees after other grants are applied, provided they meet income limits ($0-$65,000), maintain academic standing, and enroll in programs lasting at least four months. Adult students in these programs would qualify for aid for up to two years, with grants administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The change specifically applies to county vocational school districts, not traditional community colleges.
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Introduced Mar 4, 2024 Last action Mar 4, 2024
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