Finances aren’t a barrier to education at OCC. Find a variety of resources designed to ease the burden of tuition costs and unlock opportunities for academic advancement. Whether through federal grants or institutional scholarships, we’re here to help you navigate the path to affordable education.
How to Apply for Aid
1. Complete the FAFSA
At OCC, your journey to financial aid begins with completing the FAFSA. Don’t worry, we’re here to walk you through the process and ensure you get the most financial aid possible.
Learn About the FAFSA
2. Apply for Scholarships
Find academic, need-based, and program-specific scholarships through OCC. Scholarships are free money that you can get through our simple application process. Don’t wait — apply today!
Apply for Scholarships
3. Consider Other Aid Options
Learn more about loans, grants, the NJ Tuition Equity Act for Dreamers, and more. Explore your options to lower the cost of your education.
Explore All Types of Aid
Kean Ocean Students
Partnership Financial Aid
If you are enrolled in the Kean Ocean, learn more about the financial process and how to apply.
Work-Study Program
Federal & State Work-Study
As part of your financial aid package, you may be eligible to get a job on campus. Learn more about work-study positions and you can make the most out of your work-study funding.
Empowering Your Educational Investment
71%
Of Students Receive Grant or Scholarship Aid
$500,000
Awarded in Scholarships Each Year
$6,002
Average Amount of Aid Each Student Receives
That’s the hardest part—figuring out the FAFSA, how to apply, and how to pick your degree path. But once you start that process, it gets easier, because you get connected with the proper resources.
Hailey Sadowski
A.S. Business Administration ‘22
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