S 828 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.

This bill establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program, which provides up to $4,000 in scholarships to eligible high school graduates attending county colleges. To qualify, students must earn a "School Counts" certificate by meeting strict attendance (95%+), academic (C+ GPA), and graduation requirements during high school, including completing Algebra I. The scholarship covers tuition, books, and fees up to the full cost of attendance per year (capped at $2,000 annually), requires students to apply for other aid first, and is funded through state appropriations, college contributions, and private donations. It directly affects New Jersey high school graduates who meet the School Counts criteria and participating county colleges.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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