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Paying for College

Do You Qualify for Free or Reduced Tuition?

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Community College Opportunity Grants (CCOG)are awards that will pay the costs of tuition and approved educational fees not already covered by other available grants applied to the student’s account for New Jersey residents with an annual adjusted gross income (AGI) between $0 and $65,000. For New Jersey residents with AGIs between $65,001 and $80,000 CCOG will pay up to half of the maximum CCOG award available at the college.

Eligibility Details:

  • Available to households with a total adjusted gross income between $0 and $80,000
  • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application
  • Enroll in at least 6 credits per semester
  • Have no prior college degree
  • Make satisfactory academic progress​​


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Take the Next Steps to Find Your Funding

  1. Apply for financial aid at fafsa.gov
    RCSJ School Code: 006901

  2. Complete your free RCSJ admission application at RCSJ.edu/apply

  3. Complete all New Jersey financial aid requirements for HESAA at NJ​ F​AMS

  4. Meet with an advisor and regi​ster for classes​


Plan Your Bachelor's Pathway

New in Fall 2022, New Jersey state universities, like Rowan University, offer part two ofCCOG called the Garden State Guarantee. Years three and four of study will be fully funded for an AGI between $0 and $65,000 or discounted for an AGI between $65,001
and $80,000.

Learn more about the Garden State Guarantee​.​​​​

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Disclaimer: Tuition grants offered through RCSJ are limited to Gloucester and Cumberland County residents. The total amount of funds from the Community College Opportunity Grant is based upon the funding received through your FAFSA application and other tuition assistance monies received. Funding is by the State of New Jersey and is subject to change. All tuition funds are deposited to the college on behalf of each student in the program.
 
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