Edison’s Middlesex College Gets $1M For Student Support Programs

EDISON, NJ - Middlesex College in Edison received $1 million in grant from the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023.

The funds were secured by Congressman Frank Pallone, jr. (NJ-6).
The funding will go towards improving student retention and graduation rates, address equity gaps and assisting in improving the lives of Middlesex County residents who have been incarcerated or are at greater risk of being incarcerated.

“Education is one of the best tools we have to give individuals a chance to thrive in our community and break the cycle of poverty,” Pallone said in a statement.

“This funding will help Middlesex College provide better support to adult learners looking to better their lives through learning, especially those who have a history with the criminal justice system. I look forward to seeing this project move through the legislative process.”

Middlesex College President Mark McCormick thanked Pallone for securing the funds.

“Funding for our adult learning project will expand our ability to serve our community and further support the educational and resource needs to our students,” McCormick said.

The House is expected to vote on the legislation in the coming months.

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