Union County College Waives Tuition For Impacted Federal Workers

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Despite a temporary end to the government shutdown, Union County College is still waiving tuition for Union County residents who have been impacted or furloughed employees and/or their dependents.

Union’s President Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin made the announced on Friday, Jan. 25 at the College’s Elizabeth campus.

“By providing tuition waivers, we hope to help ease the financial stress on our students during this difficult time. We want them to be able to put food on the table, pay their rent or mortgage, and stay in school,” stated Board of Trustees Chairman Richel. “Student success is our priority.”

“Union County College’s decision to offer tuition waivers is another way in which we can help support Union County residents during this difficult time. We are thankful to the College for taking this proactive step,” stated Union County Freeholder Chair Kowalski.

The government shutdown, which temporarily ended on Friday, was the longest in the nation’s history. There are an estimated 460 federal employees who live in Union County, according to Union County.

Individuals who are eligible for tuition waivers should visit a Student Services Center in Cranford, Elizabeth, or Plainfield to register for the College’s Later Start semester which begins on Feb. 4.

For more information visit ucc.edu.

(Image via Union County College: From left - With Union students are Union County Freeholder Sergio Granados, Dean of Elizabeth Dr. Lester Sandres Rapalo (third from left), Union County College Board of Trustees Chairman Victor M. Richel (fourth from right), and Union President Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin (right).)

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