A 2852 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million for Community College Opportunity Grant-Adult Postsecondary Career and Technical Education.

This bill provides an additional $3.5 million in state funding for the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) program, specifically targeting adult students enrolled in career and technical education programs. It directly affects adult residents of New Jersey (with household income between $0-$65,000) who are enrolled in approved postsecondary career programs (minimum four months) at county vocational schools, covering tuition and fees *after* other state, federal, and institutional aid is applied. Key provisions require applicants to be legal residents, in good academic standing, have submitted financial aid forms, and not owe prior grants or student loans. The funding supports programs preparing students for licenses, certifications, or industry exams (e.g., nursing, culinary), with grants covering remaining costs at in-county or out-of-county vocational schools.
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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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