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NJ A5988
NJ A5988Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million for Community College Opportunity Grant.
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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million for the Community College Opportunity Grant program. This program provides grants to eligible students covering the remaining cost of tuition and approved educational fees, which is not covered by State, federal, or any other need-based grant or merit scholarship, for up to 18 credits in any semester. An eligible student: is enrolled in at least six credits; does not have a prior college degree; completes a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application; meets certain academic progress standards; and has a total household adjusted gross income between $0 and $65,000. In State fiscal year 2026, prior recipients of the grant with a total household adjusted gross income between $65,001 and $80,000 may receive up to one half of the maximum award. Meanwhile, previous grant recipients with a total household adjusted income between $80,001 and $100,000 may receive up to one third of the maximum award.
AI Summary
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million to the Community College Opportunity Grant program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The appropriation is specifically designated for grants that help eligible students cover their remaining tuition and approved educational fees after other state, federal, or merit-based financial aid. As outlined in the government summary, eligible students must be enrolled in at least six credits, not have a prior college degree, complete a financial aid application, meet academic progress standards, and have a household adjusted gross income between $0 and $65,000. In fiscal year 2026, the bill allows for partial grant awards to previous recipients with slightly higher household incomes: those with incomes between $65,001 and $80,000 may receive up to half the maximum award, while those with incomes between $80,001 and $100,000 may receive up to one-third of the maximum award. The act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 11/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5988 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5988_I1.HTM |
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