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Community College Opportunity Grant


Free tuition in 3 easy steps!

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Apply to Ocean County College
Even if you’ve previously attended, you’ll need a new application; be sure to choose a degree-program to qualify for the Community College Opportunity Grant

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File your FAFSA
File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at FAFSA Application | Federal Student Aid.

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Complete your HESAA Profile
Answer the necessary questions on the HESAA website

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Talk to an enrollment technician: 732.255.0481

Eligibility Requirements

  • Complete and file the FAFSA or New Jersey Alternative Application
  • Complete and answer the New Jersey State Grants Questions in NJFAMS
  • Complete State Record and Verification documents (if selected)
  • Enroll for a minimum of 6 credits
  • Must have an adjusted gross income of no less than $0 and no more than $100,000
    • Dependent Student adjusted gross income refers to parental adjusted gross income reported on the FAFSA
    • Independent Student adjusted gross income refers to the adjusted gross income reported on the FAFSA, if applicable, combined with the student’s spouse adjusted gross income

Amount of Grant

  • The Community College Opportunity Grant will cover up to the full cost of tuition for up to 18 credit hours and approved educational fees
  • The Community College Opportunity Grant is a last‐dollar scholarship, therefore, the full amount of all state, federal, institutional, and community aid received by the student shall be applied to the tuition and approved educational fee charges to reduce the amount of the Community College Opportunity Grant award

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