Grants and Programs

For additional information and eligibility requirements, visit atlanticcape.edu and choose “services for students” and “financial aid.”

Educational Opportunity Fund-EOF

A New Jersey grant program for selected, eligible students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who have exceptional financial need. It is available to New Jersey residents only. Dreamers may qualify.

Federal Pell Grants

These 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 eligibility as determined by the Pell Grant formula, the cost of the program, and enrollment status.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant-SEOG

A federal program, FSEOG provides money to undergraduate students with financial need. Pell Grant recipients with exceptional need are given priority. Awards are based on limited federal appropriations.

Tuition Aid Grant-TAG

Available to New Jersey residents only, this program provides aid to full-time and part-time students. Dreamers may qualify.

Community College Opportunity Grant

Available to full and part-time New Jersey residents only. CCOG awards pay for the cost of tuition and approved educational fees for New Jersey residents with an annual adjusted gross income (AGI) between $0 and $65,000. New Jersey residents with AGIs between $65,001 and $80,000 pay reduced tuition costs after up to one-half of the maximum CCOG award available at their community college is applied. New Jersey residents with AGIs between $80,001 and $100,000 will pay reduced tuition costs after up to one-third of the maximum CCOG award available at their community college is applied. The CCOG covers the cost of tuition and fees that are not already covered by federal and state financial aid or scholarships. Dreamers may qualify.