At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- CCM’s 2026–27 catalog lists a maximum $600 per academic year tuition benefit for volunteer fire/rescue personnel and eligible dependent children or spouses.As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
- Income / financial rules
- No income maximum is modeled here; check the full programme conditions and other aid separately.As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
- Who to check first
- The applicant must fit the volunteer fire/rescue personnel or dependent-child/spouse category stated in CCM’s catalog.As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
- Application timing
- Arrange municipal validation and Bursar processing before registration/payment; confirm CCM’s term instructions.As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
How to apply
- 1Ask the municipality to validate the VTC-5 form for the applicant’s volunteer/family status.As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
- 2Present it to CCM’s Bursar before paying, and be prepared to pay the remaining balance and fees at registration.As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
What to watch for
CCM says the waiver cannot reimburse a registration previously paid. This college-specific benefit is not full tuition at every New Jersey school.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
CCM’s 2026–27 catalog lists a maximum $600 per academic year tuition benefit for volunteer fire/rescue personnel and eligible dependent children or spouses.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
Is there an income limit?
No income maximum is modeled here; check the full programme conditions and other aid separately.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
When should I apply?
Arrange municipal validation and Bursar processing before registration/payment; confirm CCM’s term instructions.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · County College of Morris ↗
Sources & verification
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Tuition-free programs for National Guard and local volunteers
Checked Oct 16, 2026County College of Morris