The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has established the FREEHOLDER SCHOLARS PROGRAM for Union County Students who have attained a record of academic success in high school.

The scholarship will cover two free years of college in pursuit of an associate's degree.

REQUIREMENTS

• Full time enrollment status at Union County College (12 credits or more per semester)
• A minimum of 3.0 (or B average) achieved in high school
• Union County resident  (per UCC residency policy)
• Annual family income of $75,000 or less

Students applying for the Freeholder Scholars Program must file for federal and state financial aid.  The Freeholder Scholars Program award will cover the difference between UCC tuition and fees and financial aid received.  Students that maintain a 3.0 GPA at the College and earn 12 non-remedial credits minimum per semester are eligible to receive the scholarship for four consecutive fall/spring semesters.

For an application click on the following links:
2006-2007 Scholarship Application for New/Incoming Freshmen Students

If you have any questions contact the Office of Financial Aid by e-mail,obannon@ucc.edu , or phone (908) 709-7141.