Community Colleges: Where Opportunity Begins!

FY27 Budget 

Governor Sherrill signed the FY27 Budget into law on June 30, 2026.  READ the Governor’s Statement.

New Jersey FY27 Approved Budget – P.L.2026 c.27

  • Authorizes $60,743,569,000 in state funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the state’s operations through June 30, 2027.

Information & Advocacy Resources

The New Jersey Council of County Colleges

NJCCC supports 230,000 students across 49 campuses by advancing access, equity, and workforce readiness.


ACCT Community College Month Action

ACCT represents over 6,500 trustees across 500+ boards, advancing leadership and advocacy for community colleges.


Community College Advocacy Update Center

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) serves as the leading national voice for over 1,000 associate degree-granting institutions, advocating on behalf of nearly 12 million students across the country.

 

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Office of Governor Mikie Sherrill

New Jersey State Capitol

NJ Legislature

A Capitol Day for Brookdale

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Office of Governmental Affairs and Community Relations and Brookdale Trustees attended the Swearing-in Ceremony of the 222nd New Jersey Legislature and the Governor’s State of the State Address in Trenton.

Learn more about A Capitol Day for Brookdale.


 

Federal Actions and Policies

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