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S 828

Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Singer

New Jersey bill creating county college scholarship program to increase financial aid access for students, pending committee review and funding details.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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Bill Summary · S 828

Legislative bill overview

S 828 establishes the "New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program," which would provide financial aid to students attending New Jersey's county colleges. The bill creates a new scholarship mechanism, though specific funding amounts, eligibility criteria, and implementation details are not yet publicly available in the introduced version.

Why this is important

County colleges serve as affordable pathways to higher education for many New Jersey residents, including working-class and first-generation students. Expanding scholarship access could reduce financial barriers to completion and increase degree attainment, potentially strengthening the state's workforce.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear – The bill's fiscal impact and whether it requires new appropriations or reallocates existing funds remains undefined, which affects state budget implications
  • Eligibility criteria not specified – Without clear guidelines, stakeholders may disagree on whether aid should be merit-based, need-based, or targeted to specific student populations
  • Relationship to existing programs – The bill's interaction with current New Jersey higher education aid programs (NJSTARS, EOF, etc.) and whether it duplicates or supplements them is uncertain

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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