Programs

Questions about the following federal and state programs can be directed to 856-374-4985 or llane@camdencc.edu.

Federal Pell Grant
The Pell grant is awarded to students who meet certain criteria established by the Federal government. Students apply for Pell by completing the FAFSA. Approximately 4 weeks later you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department. If you listed our Federal School Code 006865, then the College will have received your information from the Department of Education. The SAR will state if you are eligible for the Pell grant. Reading the SAR will also let you know if you need to provide any other information to the Financial Aid Office, such as signed copies of federal tax returns, copy of your social security card, etc. Pell can be awarded if you are taking at least 6 credits a semester, and in some cases, even less.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
SEOG is an additional grant the Department of Education allows us to award. It is awarded to Pell eligible students with the greatest need who have a completed file by our priority deadline dates and have enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester.

Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program
The Work-Study Program is available to students who have financial need for the grant and meet our priority deadline dates. Students who are awarded FWS will be placed in a job on campus, and will receive a paycheck every two weeks up to the amount of their award. There is also a small number of off-campus community service jobs available. Students should be enrolled for at least 6 credits.

Federal Stafford and PLUS loans
To be considered for a Federal Stafford loan, students must have their FAFSA processed by the Department of Education and they also should submit a Stafford Loan Application/Promissory Note to the Financial Aid Office. First time borrowers at the College must also complete an Entrance Interview. This can be done on line at Educaid (educaid.com). Students must be enrolled for at least 6 credits per semester to be eligible for a loan. Parents who wish to take out a Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), must submit the PLUS loan application to the Financial Aid Office.

New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)
Students who are New Jersey residents for at least 12 months (and whose parents are, if dependent) also apply for the State TAG grant when they complete the FAFSA. Students must be taking at least 12 credits a semester to be eligible, as well as meet other criteria set by the State. Students will receive a Student Eligibility Notice (SEN) from the State notifying them of their eligibility. The State will send an award notice to the first school that is listed on the FAFSA.

New Jersey Part-time TAG Program (TAGPT)
Students who are enrolled for at least six credits may qualify for a Part-Time Tuition Aid Grant (TAGPT). All other eligibility criteria and deadlines for the TAG program apply.

NJSTARS - Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship
NJSTARS is the first New Jersey program to guarantee that every student who performs at the top of his or her high school class will have access to a college education. All tuition and specific fees are covered for two years at the community college level. Click here for detailed information.

New Jersey Educational Opportunity Funds (EOF)
EOF is a State program which provides counseling and academic support to economically disadvantaged students. EOF funds are also available to students in the program. To inquire about the EOF program, you should contact 856-968-1325 or pensyl@camdencc.edu.

Other State Programs
Garden State Scholarship (GSS)
Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program (DSP/USP)
Survivor Tuition Benefit Program (STB)
Prisoners of War and Persons Missing in Action Program (POW/MIA)
Veterans Tuition Credit Program (VTCP)
Vietnam Veterans Tuition Aid Program (VVTAP)
New Jersey College Loan to Assist State Students (NJCLASS)

Questions regarding these programs can be directed to the state hotline: 1-800-792-8670 or to www.hesaa.org.

HOPE Scholarship

Scholarships
Questions about scholarships can be directed to our Development Office at 856-227-7200, ext. 4946.

Veterans Programs
Honorably discharged veterans who served more than 181 days of active service may be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits. Eligible veterans can be full- or part-time students and can receive up to thirty-six months of entitlement.

Dependents of veterans who are deceased or 100% disabled due to military service may be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs Assistance for up to forty-five months. The student must be between 18 and 26 years of age. Selected reservists and National Guardsmen who enlist for six years or more may be eligible for educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Questions may be directed to 856-374-4985.