Expands Community College Opportunity Grant Program to include career and technical education programs at county colleges and county vocational schools.
This bill expands New Jersey's Community College Opportunity Grant Program to cover career and technical education programs at county vocational schools, directly benefiting adult students pursuing industry-recognized certifications or licenses. It allows eligible students enrolled in approved career training programs (minimum four months) at county vocational school districts to receive grants covering tuition and approved fees not covered by other aid, with income eligibility capped at $65,000 annually. The program now includes vocational schools alongside county colleges, defining "approved fees" to include career program costs like nursing or culinary coursework. Grants are administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, with eligibility requiring residency, enrollment minimums, and completion of federal aid applications.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
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Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
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Cody Miller
DDemocratic
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