Ocean County College and embrella have partnered to make higher education more accessible to individuals who are in or have experience with the child welfare system. Through our partnership, any student who works with embrella and attends OCC will have a direct point of contact to help every step of the way– from application to graduation!
Getting Started
Your first step towards enrolling at OCC is going to be submitting a FREE application!
A few things to note when filling out your application:
- In order to be identified as a embrella partnership student, you must select NJFC/PACES under the Affiliated Partnerships question on the application.
- To be eligible for federal financial aid, make sure you are enrolled in a degree program, as well.
If you have questions at any point in the process, please reach out to Calleigh Kearns for assistance!
I need to…
Get Help with my FAFSA
Click to learn more about applying for aid
The OCC Financial Aid Team is also available to assist with submitting the FAFSA through in-person appointments. Click here to schedule a FAFSA Assistance Appointment.
Register for Classes
Click to view the course catalog
As an embrella student, your Academic Advisor is Calleigh Kearns. Advisors are able to assist in scheduling your classes, monitoring degree progress, and planning to transfer. If you need help, you can reach Calleigh at her contact information below!
Ask Questions about Embrella
Click to view the embrella website
For NJFC or PACES questions, it is best to reach out to your PACES Coach or NJFC Scholarship Coordinator.
Student Support
Meet Your Advisor
Embrella’s partnership with Ocean County College gives NJFC and PACES students a direct point of contact for anything they may need during their time as an OCC student. Calleigh Kearns is available to help you every step of the way.
“Hello! My name is Calleigh and I am here to help. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and am currently working towards my Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership– so I’m a student, just like you! I’ve been working in Higher Education for four years now and have a passion for making education accessible for all. Outside of work, I like to enjoy live music, go to the beach, and spend time with my family, friends, and dog, Barlow. I look forward to working with you throughout your journey here at Ocean. Please reach out with anything you may need!”
Student Success Team
Ocean County College’s dedicated Success Team works with students from their first semester through graduation. By way of coaching sessions, they support and help students with time-management, study skills, test-prep, organization, note-taking and more!
To schedule an appointment with a Student Success Coach, click here!
Tutoring Center
OCC’s Tutoring Center offers sessions in-person or remotely via WebEx. In addition to standard tutoring, staff members are available for academic writing review, citation and formatting assistance, and more. or information about the Tutoring Center and the steps to book an appointment, click here.
Counseling Services
The Counseling Center at OCC is a team of dedicated professionals that offer a wide-variety of free counseling services to OCC students. Services are offered in-person or virtually, via phone or secure video. To learn more about the Counseling Center, click here.
Disability Services
All students have the right to equal access to academic and environmental accommodations. The Disability Services office provides the tools necessary to support students and provide qualified students with disabilities the accommodations they need. To learn more about our Disability Services office and the process of requesting accommodations, click here.
Registration Steps
You can register for courses on your own through Ocean Connect or by meeting with you Academic Advisor, Calleigh Kearns virtually through WebEx or over the phone.
If you choose to register on your own, use these Step-by-Step instructions (PDF) to ensure you do so correctly.
If you have questions at any point in the process, please reach out to Calleigh Kearns for assistance!
Contact Us
Calleigh Kearns
Enrollment Services Advisor, Partnerships & Outreach
ckearns@ocean.edu
732-255-0400 ext: 2359
The HUB
HUB@ocean.edu