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Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Office of the Secretary of Higher Education

Institution Grants to Enhance Supports for Some College, No Degree Students

The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) is pleased to offer grant funding for Fiscal Year 2025 to New Jersey public and independent-public mission institutions of higher education that receive State operating aid to continue support to institutions committed to re-engaging students who may have some credit, and no degree (SCND) to re-enroll and complete.

Specifically, the institutional grants aim to address barriers to students' return to higher education as well as help institutions build capacity to serve this population.

In Fiscal Year 2025, The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) plans to award over $1.6 million in grant funding to New Jersey public and independent-public mission institutions of higher education that receive State operating aid to support the SCND initiative. Additional details about the current grant application cycle are provided in the notice of grant opportunity.

In Fiscal Year 2024, The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) awarded $3.3 million in grant funding to New Jersey public and independent-public mission institutions of higher education that receive State operating aid to support institutions committed to re-engaging students who may have some credit, and no degree (SCND) to re-enroll and complete. Recognizing the differing needs of this student population, institutions are utilizing the funding in a variety of ways, including: providing basic needs supports and supports for unexpected expenses, enhancing credit for students' prior work experiences, creating centralized one-stop hubs for adult learners, extending service hours for key student support programs, providing specialized career services, and updating policies to be more inclusive of adult learners.


Last Updated: Wednesday, 10/02/24