Many students qualify for free money toward their tuition and fees because of the state's Community College Opportunity Grant. 

Am I eligible?

Generally, students from New Jersey whose families earned less than $65,000 last year and take at least six credits per term may be eligible.

How do I apply?

1. Apply to RCBC. 

2. Complete your financial aid application or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application and submit any information requested by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. 

We’ll do the rest!

Our Financial Aid team will process your financial aid and determine whether you are eligible for the free tuition program.

I think I qualify, but when will I know for sure?

Your funding is determined by your financial aid application. This process can take two to four weeks to complete.

We will notify you of eligibility as part of the financial aid award information. We send out written notice to your student email. You can also meet with a Financial Aid officer during our normal business hours. Contact financialaid@rcbc.edu if you need more help.

This website is funded by the Community College Opportunity Grant administered by the State of New Jersey, Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE).