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Newark College Promise

The Newark College Promise was established in 2014 for current Newark residents, graduating from Newark High School, who live in public housing or receive housing choice vouchers from Newark Housing Authority at least 12 months prior. The award provides support on a last dollar basis for Essex County College or any in-state public 4-year institution. Students must also meet income requirements. The program is funded by the Newark Housing Authority.

Year the Program was Founded 

2014

Promise Typology Category 

Four-year institution programs

State 

New Jersey

Residency Requirement 

City

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

City 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 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

Last Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

1

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

No