New Jersey Community College Opportunity Program
The New Jersey Community College Opportunity Program is a statewide college promise program offering free tuition to first-time college students enrolling in any of 18 county colleges in the state. To be eligible for this program, students must reside in the state, complete the FAFSA, and have an adjusted gross income between $0-$65,000. This award is given out on a last dollar basis.
Year the Program was Founded
2018
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Promise Typology Category
State need-based aid programs
State
New Jersey
Residency Requirement
State
K-12 School Attendance Requirement
State High School
Type of Award
Financial Award
Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need
Yes
Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements
No
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Last Dollar
Sponsored by Single Agency
No
Program Offers Support Services
No
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