New Jersey Free Community College Grant (CCOG)
The Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) is available to students who meet the eligibility requirements. For more information, students may contact Financial Aid at financialaid@salemcc.edu
Community College Opportunity Grants 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 one-half of the maximum CCOG award available at the college. New Jersey residents with AGIs between $80,001 and $100,000 will pay up to one-third of the maximum CCOG award available at the college.
Requirements:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application by applicable state deadlines.
- Enroll in at least 6 credits per semester
- Have no prior college degree
- Make satisfactory academic progress
For more information, students may contact Financial Aid at financialaid@salemcc.edu