Undergraduate students with financial need who are enrolled in a participating educational institution, such as HCCC, may qualify. Students must be citizens or eligible non-citizens of the United States. Undergraduate students with financial need who are enrolled at least half-time at HCCC may earn part of their educational expenses. If eligible, students may be employed for as many as 15 hours a week. Students can only earn the amount of the award given under this program.
Awards vary according to the students' financial needs.
Federal Work Study is renewable annually based upon satisfactory academic progress and continued eligibility. Applicants must have been New Jersey residents at the time of induction or discharge, or for at least two years prior to the time of application excluding active duty time. Applications must be filed with the campus veterans advisor prior to October 1st. Students must be enrolled full-time. Garden State Scholars are not eligible.