Financial Wellness / Money Management Resources
Below are helpful links, which may be helpful with assisting you with strategies on how to manage your personal finances, which may include investments, spending habits, savings in addition to debit and repayment obligation and penalties.
Budgeting can help you manage your finances – Federal Student Aid
College Preparation – Federal Student Aid Programs
Manage your money page – Mapping-Your-Future
Money Management for College Students – Nationwide
My Money
NJBEST-New Jersey 529 College Saving Plan
Responsible Borrowing– FSA – YouTube
12-Step Guide to Financial Success (pdf) – Mapping-Your-Future
Financial Aid College Financing Plan (Shopping Sheet)
The Financial Aid College Financing Plan, formerly known as Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, is a U.S. Department of Education tool that participating colleges and universities use to notify financial aid applicants of their annual award package, cost of education and more. It is a standardized form, which is available to students on their self-serve college portal (i.e. CCM Titans Direct). College Financing Plan is designed to simplify information. Additionally, students may also receive or view their term-by-term eligibility details in other formats (e.g. Award Letter or My Awards), used by their selected institution.
For more information, please click on the questions below.
Who has access to the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet?
All accepted degree-seeking and certificate, financial aid applicants will have access to the financial aid College Financing Plan (Shopping Sheet).
Where will I find my Financial Aid Shopping Sheet?
Students may access their College Financing Plan (Shopping Sheet) – Login to: TITANS DIRECT.
What is the Estimated Cost of Attendance?
The estimated cost of attendance (COA) is intended to provide you with an idea of what it will cost you to attend County College of Morris, and is based on your planned enrollment you indicated on filing your fafsa. The cost of attendance is an “estimated budget” amount for tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses. Your actual expenses will vary based on actual enrollment, housing, and lifestyle choices, etc. Additionally, the shopping sheet may not include some fees (e.g., lab fees, art supplies, fines, external course related costs, etc.).
Attention: Amounts indicated on viewing your College Financing Plan (shopping sheet) is subject to change without prior notice. Please refer to your TITANS DIRECT – Financial Information.
What are the “Net Costs” on the Shopping Sheet?
The net cost on the Financial Aid College Financing Plan (Shopping Sheet) reflects a calculation showing the “estimated cost of attendance” minus the total grants and scholarships awarded to you based on your eligibility after the filing the FAFSA or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application (NJ DREAMers only).
Residency for Military Students
In compliance with federal and state laws, all military students living in New Jersey (active and separated) are exempt from needing to establish the college’s residency requirements, and are eligible for lower tuition rates, depending upon where they live in New Jersey.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
If you have any questions about your military-related education benefits, please contact CCM Veterans Affairs Certifying School Official, Dr. Pamela Marcenaro at 973-328-5530 or email tasc@ccm.edu with questions or to schedule an appointment to discuss how benefits are used at the college. Veteran Services are located in Cohen Hall – CH203 or visit them at our Veteran Services page.
Financial Aid Quick Steps Card
Waiving Your Privacy Rights
Titans Direct Flyer
CCM-NJ Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG)
How to Review and Correct Your FAFSA® Form
What is FAFSA©? (Video)
Demo of the 2024-2025 FAFSA (Video – College Planning Professionals)
Applying for Financial Aid With the FAFSA® Form (Video)
NJ State HESAA’s Publications
FAFSA and New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application Completion Workshops and more.
CCM Cares Act Disclosure and Reports
NJ State & Morris County Department of Human Services & Labor
Community Food Bank of NJ (CFBNJ)
Homeless Solutions
Morris County Housing Authority
NJ Department of Human Services
NJ Division of Unemployment Insurance
NJ Child Support
NJ Child Care Search and more
NJ SNAP (New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
State Rental Assistance Program
Social Services for the Homeless (SSH)
Support for Working Families (Post-TANF Support Services)
Transportation
WorkFirst NJ
WorkFirst NJ (NJ’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families – TANF)