A 4298 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.

This bill changes eligibility rules for New Jersey's Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) grants and campus programs. It clarifies that students who already earned an associate degree, college credits, or completed a dual-degree program in high school remain eligible for EOF grants and campus-based programs if they meet all other requirements (like residency, financial need, and full-time enrollment). The bill removes a potential barrier that previously might have excluded these students from participating. It does not change existing financial need or residency requirements but ensures prior college experience does not automatically disqualify applicants.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Shanique Speight
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