New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 888: Increases income-based eligibility of Community College Opportunity Grant Program; codifies Garden State Guarantee Program to provide last-dollar financial aid grants for certain students.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 888 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases income-based eligibility of Community College Opportunity Grant Program; codifies Garden State Guarantee Program to provide last-dollar financial aid grants for certain students. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), Stewart, Kenyatta. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican); Stewart, Kenyatta.