The Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) represents New Jersey’s commitment to offering tuition-free community college. Based on income, eligible New Jersey residents can pursue their first associate degree tuition-free at their local community college. CCOG covers the cost of any remaining tuition and approved education fees for eligible students after all other grants and scholarships are applied.
To be eligible for the Community College Opportunity Grant, students must:
To be considered for all New Jersey financial aid, including need-based and merit-based grants and scholarships, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who qualify as NJ Dreamers must complete the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application.
Applications must be submitted by State deadlines:
If you already completed the FAFSA® or the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application for NJ Dreamers, you are automatically being considered for the Community College Opportunity Grant.
NJ Dreamers are eligible to apply for state-funded financial aid for postsecondary education, including the Community College Opportunity Grant. You may qualify as a NJ Dreamer if you do not have documented immigration status but meet the following criteria: you attended a New Jersey high school for at least three (3) years; you graduated from a New Jersey high school or received a high school equivalency diploma in New Jersey; and, you are able to file an affidavit stating that you have filed an application to legalize your immigration status or will file an application as soon as you are able to do so.
The New Jersey Financial Aid Management System (NJFAMS) is the primary source for you to view your financial aid status. If any information or documentation is needed to complete your application, it will be listed in NJFAMS.
