Grants
You can qualify for a variety of federal and state grants. Grants are considered gift aid and do not have to be repaid.
- Federal Pell Grants provide financial assistance to students enrolled in an eligible program as determined by a national formula. The amount of the award is based on (1) eligibility as determined by the Pell Grant formula, (2) the cost of the program, and (3) enrollment status.
- Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is a federal grant program that provides additional grants to eligible students that pursued a rigorous program of study in high school on or after January 1, 2005. For more information on rigorous program click on Academic Competitiveness Grant.
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a federal program, which provides money to undergraduate students with financial need.
- Tuition Aid Grant (TAG), a New Jersey program, which provides aid to full-time students who are New Jersey residents. N.J. county college students enrolled for 6-11 credits may be eligible for an award through the part-time TAG Program.
- Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) is a New Jersey grant program for students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who have exceptional financial need. It is available to New Jersey residents only.
- NJ STARS: If you graduated in the top 20 percent of your New Jersey high school class, NJ STARS will cover the full cost of tuition and most fees for up to five semesters at ACCC. Learn more.