The Ocean County College Foundation is dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects.
Originally established to provide scholarships to students attending Ocean County College, the Foundation has expanded its outreach to partner with community leaders in business, industry, education and government to reach a common goal to provide quality, affordable education to our students and to prepare them to assume their roles in our society.
The accomplishments of the Ocean County College Foundation are a tribute to an unwavering belief in its mission by all who have participated to provide academic excellence that is accessible to all Ocean County residents.
For more information on the Ocean County College Foundation, please call 732.255.0492
Pillars of Support
Scholarships and Grants
Our Foundation is dedicated to furthering higher education on the New Jersey Shore through scholarships and special grant support to the diverse students of Ocean County College in degree programs and workforce professional education certificates.
College Programs and Student Initiatives
Our Foundation supports special programing, enrichment and student led initiatives impacting our campus and broader community, each academic year, including: The Blauvelt Speaker Series, The Foundation Art Collection, The Global Travel Experience, the Grunin Center for the Arts, the Helping Hands Food Pantry, Repertory Theatre productions, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, the tutoring center, and more.
Wellness
Our Foundation is committed to supporting the physical, mental health and wellbeing of our students and our community through activities and engagement, including the annual Viking 5K, SUP the River and support of the Counseling Center and Viking Athletics.
New Strategic Initiatives
The Foundation considers all funding opportunities in support of the Ocean County College strategic plan, mission, and institutional advancement in the form of pilot projects, capital campaigns and sustainability efforts, to promote access and belonging in Ocean County.
Mission
The mission of the Ocean County College Foundation is to provide meaningful financial support to our students and contribute to the cultural and instructive growth of our community; furthering the College’s mission of an affordable, high quality, education on the New Jersey Shore.
Vision
The vision of the Ocean County College Foundation is to provide full access to all Ocean County College experiences for all students by removing financial barriers.