Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.

S 698 expands New Jersey's Community College Opportunity Grant Program to cover tuition and fees for career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools. It directly affects adult students enrolled in these programs (e.g., nursing, culinary, or workforce training) who meet income limits ($0-$65,000 annual adjusted gross income) and apply for federal/state aid via FAFSA. The bill requires students to be in good academic standing and not owe prior grants, with grants covering costs not covered by other financial aid. Funding will be administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority for students and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education for college support programs.