Alternative Financial Aid for NJ Dreamers

New Jersey provides state financial aid assistance, such as NJ TAG grants, NJ EOF grants, NJ Governor’s Urban Scholarship, NJ Community College Opportunity Grant, and the NJ S.T.A.R.S. scholarship program for eligible students that:

• Attended a New Jersey high school for at least three (3) years
• Graduated from a New Jersey high school or obtained its equivalent under New Jersey law
• Are registered for selective service (males only)
• Can sign an affidavit stating that you will file an application to legalize your immigration status or will file an application as soon as you are eligible to do so

Students that meet the criteria at the top of this page and are not eligible to fill out a FAFSA application can apply for state aid using the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application. Please follow these steps to apply:

1. Apply online
2. Apply for admissions to Ocean County College and follow all steps in your admissions acceptance letter
3. Submit proof you have attended a New Jersey high school for at least three (3) years (such as a high school transcript) to Ocean County College
4. Submit proof you have graduated from a New Jersey high school (such as a final high school transcript which shows your date of graduation) or its equivalent (such as a GED certificate) to Ocean County College
5. Males must register for Selective Service at www.sss.gov
6. Complete the New Jersey Dreamers Grant Recipient Affidavit
7. Select “Login to NJ FAMS” on the Financial Aid Resources for New Jersey Dreamers page, create an account, log in, and see if NJ HESAA (Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) is requesting any additional information. Please check this website regularly.

Questions? Please email financialaid@169577.com or call 732-255-0310 for assistance.

Please note:  Students that meet the citizenship eligibility requirement to fill out a FAFSA application (are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee with a valid social security number) must file a FAFSA application for federal and state financial aid assistance.