Scholarships & Tuition Assistance at Essex County College

Complete eligibility context

• Undergraduate
• Eligible undergraduate program
• College must participate and have available FSEOG funds
• Exceptional financial need; school packaging rules and available funds apply
• Cannot already hold a bachelor's or first professional degree
• Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Renewal

Not guaranteed; reviewed by the college each award year

• Submit the FAFSA each year
• Continue meeting federal and college eligibility rules
• Funds must remain available

Published deadlines

• Open — Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; college priority deadlines are usually earlier because funds are limited (2026–27 federal-aid applicants)

Important notes

• The usual annual maximum is $4,000; an approved study-abroad program may permit up to $4,400.
• A listed range does not mean funds are available at this college or predict an award.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27

• 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook: FSEOG — official external websiteFederal Student Aid · Verified 2026-08-25 · Verified current

Complete eligibility context

• Undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate in an eligible program
• TEACH-Grant-eligible education program
• Participating institution
• Coursework needed for a teaching career in an eligible high-need field
• Meet federal academic eligibility rules or an allowed alternative
• Complete TEACH Grant counseling and an Agreement to Serve or Repay
• Complete four academic years of qualifying full-time teaching within eight years
• Teach in a high-need field at an eligible low-income school or educational service agency

Renewal

May be received in later eligible years within federal limits

• Continue in a TEACH-Grant-eligible program
• Complete required counseling and agreements

Published deadlines

• Open — Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; the college may set an earlier deadline (2026–27 federal-aid applicants)

Important notes

• Important: if the service obligation is not completed and no exception applies, the grant converts to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid with interest.
• The statutory annual maximum is $4,000; the displayed 2026–27 amount reflects the current 5.7% sequestration reduction for the stated disbursement period.

Official sources

Complete eligibility context

• Undergraduate
• First associate degree
• New Jersey resident
• New Jersey community college
• At least 6 credits per semester; covers no more than 18 credits per term
• Adjusted Gross Income from $0 through $65,000
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Have not earned a college degree
• Out-of-county charges above the in-county rate are not covered

Renewal

Reapply annually while eligible

• File the FAFSA or NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application each year
• Complete NJFAMS tasks
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Published deadlines

• Open — Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 state-aid application deadline for new students and non-TAG renewal applicants (New and non-renewal applicants)
• Open — Complete the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 state record in NJFAMS (All applicants, or 30 days from initial notification where applicable)

Important notes

• This program may cover a remaining eligible balance after other grants and scholarships are applied.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27

• Community College Opportunity Grant — official external website

Complete eligibility context

• First-time undergraduate
• County-college degree program
• New Jersey resident for at least 12 consecutive months before high-school graduation
• Home county college, with limited official exceptions
• Usually at least 12 college-level credits; covers up to 18 credits per semester
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA required at the start of the third semester for renewal
• Top 15.0% of the high-school class at the end of junior or senior year; hard cutoff without rounding
• Begin full-time study no later than the fifth semester after high-school graduation
• Apply for all available state and federal grants and scholarships

Renewal

Up to five eligible semesters, excluding summer

• File the FAFSA or NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application annually
• Complete NJFAMS tasks
• Maintain the required GPA and continuous full-time enrollment, subject to official exceptions

Published deadlines

• Open — Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 state-aid application deadline for non-renewal applicants (2026 high-school graduates and other non-renewal applicants)
• Open — Complete the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 state record in NJFAMS (All applicants)

Important notes

• Fees, books, remedial coursework, and other educational expenses are not covered.

Complete eligibility context

• Undergraduate
• Eligible participating program
• New Jersey residency and state-aid rules apply
• Participating New Jersey college or university
• Campus program requirements apply
• Household-size income and asset limits apply for 2026–27
• Demonstrate educational disadvantage under EOF and campus rules
• Campus space may be limited
• Complete the campus EOF selection process

Renewal

Subject to annual eligibility, campus participation, and available funding

• File the required state-aid application annually
• Meet campus EOF and academic-progress requirements

Published deadlines

• Date not published — Check the participating campus's current EOF application deadline (Prospective EOF applicants)
• Open — Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 state-aid application deadline for new and non-renewal applicants (New and non-renewal applicants)

Important notes

• A statewide program listing does not establish that this college has space or will select a particular student.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27

• EOF 2026–27 program and financial-eligibility overview — official external website