In spring 2019, eligible students will receive free ...

[Pages:2]MCC offers

FREE TUITION

for eligible students!

In spring 2019, eligible students will receive free tuition and fees.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Q: Who will have access to the Community

College Opportunity Grant program at Middlesex County College?

A: The Community College Opportunity Grant

(CCOG) program will offer free tuition and fees to those students with an adjusted gross income of $45,000 or less. If they take six or more credits in the spring 2019 semester they will be eligible to receive funding to cover tuition and educational fees, after applying all other federal and state grant aid, such as federal Pell grants and New Jersey Tuition Assistance Grants.

Students should visit . org/NJFAMS to access their student account and review their To Do List.

Q: Am I eligible for CCOG if I am taking

remedial courses?

A: Yes, you will be eligible for State financial aid,

including CCOG, provided that you meet MCC's published definition of being a part-time or full-time student.

Q: How do I determine if I am eligible to

participate in MCC's CCOG program?

A: Students with adjusted gross incomes of $45,000 or less who take 6 or more credits in the spring 2019 semester will be eligible to receive funding. If you are unsure about your eligibility to participate, contact Enrollment Services at admissions@ middlesexcc.edu or 732.548.6000, ext. 3520.

The Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) requirements are no less than $0 to no more than $45,000.

? For a dependent student, the AGI refers to parental AGI as reported on your financial aid application.

? For an independent student, the AGI refers to the AGI reported on the financial application for you and, if applicable, your spouse.

To learn more about adjusted gross income, visit .

For more information, contact Enrollment Services:

? FAid@middlesexcc.edu 732.548.6000, ext. 3520 middlesexcc.edu/FREECC

Q: What expenses are covered under the Community College Opportunity Grant program?

A: The MCC CCOG program will cover tuition and educational fees for eligible students, which include:

? General fees ? Technology fees ? Student activity fees ? Registration fees ? Lab fees ? Facility fees ? Program and course fees

Q: If I choose to attend an out-of-county

college, would I be eligible for a CCOG award?

A: Out-of-county students are eligible if they are

enrolling in an academic program that their home college does not offer.

Q: Am I eligible for CCOG if I am in a dual enrollment program?

A: If you are in a dual enrollment program and still in high school, you are NOT eligible to receive CCOG funding. To be eligible, you have to have received a high school diploma or GED.

Q: Why is MCC implementing a Community College Opportunity Grant program?

A: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy envisions a stronger, fairer New Jersey, one in which financial barriers no longer restrict people from getting the post-secondary education they need to be successful in their careers and lives. The 2019 state budget includes new funding for the first phase of Governor Murphy's community college initiative, including up to $20 million for Community College Opportunity Grant awards to be applied directly to eligible students.

MCC was selected as a pilot college to implement a free community college program. In today's ever-changing economy, more and more New Jersey residents will need a post-secondary credential or degree in order to have a career that provides a family sustaining income. MCC provides access to socio-economic mobility and opportunities for the residents of Middlesex County to improve their lives.

Q: When will funding be available to eligible students?

A: The CCOG program will begin in the spring 2019 semester. Current students who have already completed a financial aid application for the fall 2018 semester will be automatically considered for CCOG eligibility if they enroll in at least 6 credits in the spring 2019 semester. Students who have not yet filed for financial aid for academic year 2018-19 will have until February 15, 2019 to apply for CCOG awards by completing the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid and the supplemental New Jersey state questions (), or by completing the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application for New Jersey Dreamers ( NJAlternativeApplication.aspx).

Q: Where can I get more information about the free community college program at MCC?

A: For more information about the CCOG program at MCC, visit our website at middlesexcc.edu/FREECC

Updates are posted regularly as information becomes available.

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For more information, please visit middlesexcc.edu/FREECC

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