New Jersey has committed $500,000 of fiscal year 2025 funding to a second year of the Innovation Dual Enrollment Pilot Program, the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education announced.
This funding shall be allocated in two ways: $300,000 for new applicants and $200,000 for maintenance funds of fiscal year 2024 Innovation Dual Enrollment Pilot programming pursuant to certain requirements. Any portion of the allocation not utilized for maintenance funds will be re-allocated to support applicants for new awards.
The Dual Enrollment Study Commission established under P.L. 2018, c. 145, recommended, in part, that New Jersey develop and invest in an innovative dual enrollment pilot, which would inform future dual enrollment policies and expand dual enrollment opportunities across the state. In collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education, the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education has developed this grant to expand this integral opportunity for New Jersey students to earn high school and college credits simultaneously. The commission’s report highlights that dual enrollment prepares students to meet the rigor and academic demands of college and improve access, affordability and completion of college coursework.
Applicants should review the Dual Enrollment Study Commission’s Report and the NJDOE’s Dual Enrollment website and toolkit. The toolkit provides step-by-step technical assistance for high schools and colleges looking to expand their dual enrollment offerings.
Full details about the grant opportunity, criteria for eligibility, award amounts and application instructions can be found in the full announcement.
Completed applications are due to OSHE no later than Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. Applications received after this deadline cannot be considered.
