New Jersey Statutes Title 18A. Education 18A § 71B-111

a. for a dependent student, the annual adjusted gross income of the student's parent or legal guardian, as reported on the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid or other financial aid form; and

b. for an independent student, the annual adjusted gross income of the student and, if applicable, the spouse of the student, as reported on the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid or other financial aid form.

“Approved educational fees” means general education fees, registration fees, facility fees, technology fees, laboratory fees, student service and activity fees, and program and course fees, including fees associated with coursework in nursing, culinary, and other career and technical education programs as determined by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, subject to the limit of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the program.

“Authority” means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3.

“Out-of-county college” means a county college that is outside of a student's county of residence.

“Program” means the Community College Opportunity Grant Program created pursuant to section 2 of this act.

“Three plus one degree program” means a baccalaureate degree program created pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2018, c. 144 (C.18A:3B-78).