This year, the Summit focused on Unlocking Opportunity for NJ’s Community Colleges and the more than 240,000 students they serve annually across 47 locations, by fostering collaboration and developing solutions that expand access to college, promote student success, and create a skilled workforce to drive economic growth.
July 1, 2025 | News Story
Statement of NJ’s Community Colleges on the FY26 State Budget
On June 30, the Legislature passed the FY 2026 state budget—signed by Governor Murphy—which restores $20 million in critical operating aid for New Jersey’s community colleges and includes a key investment in the Summer Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) program.
