Perkins funding to New Jersey’s community colleges is based on the number of need-based, financial aid students who are matriculated in a degree or certificate program that meets Perkins-eligibility Principles and Guidelines. Annually, as part of the administration of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, the Council submits to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) an inventory of all degree and certificate programs offered by NJ’s community colleges that meet the Perkins-eligibility requirements as determined by NJDOE in collaboration with the Council. This inventory is used as the basis for the Perkins Grant application submitted by the 18 community colleges to NJDOE.