N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:9-9.4 - Eligibility requirements

(a) In order to qualify for a CCOG award, a student must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Apply for all other available forms of State, Federal, and institutional need-based grants and merit scholarships by annually filing a financial aid application, as approved by the Authority, within established State deadlines in order to apply for all other available forms of Federal and State needbased grants and merit scholarships and satisfying all requirements of the application process within established State deadlines;

2. Enroll in a county college for a minimum of six credits per semester;

3. Achieve the minimum level of academic success; and

4. Have an AGI of no less than $ 0.00 and no more than $ 65,000.

(b) County colleges participating in the CCOG program may not impose additional eligibility requirements, other than the requirements set forth in this section, for students to receive CCOG awards.

(c) Notwithstanding any requirements to be enrolled in a course of study or a curriculum leading to a degree or certificate, and subject to the availability of funds in the annual appropriations act, a student pursuing a bridge year shall be eligible for a financial aid grant pursuant to CCOG, if the student meets all other applicable eligibility requirements.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:9-9.4

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 2010(a), effective 12/6/2021