It's Now Easier, Cheaper For Brookdale Students To Transfer To Monmouth U.

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Monmouth University and Brookdale Community College announced this week they entered into a transfer agreement that will make it easier for Brookdale students to complete bachelor’s degrees at Monmouth University.

The two schools announced the news Wednesday in a ceremonial signing on Brookdale's campus in Lincroft. Brookdale is the community college of Monmouth County. Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch.

The agreement makes it easier and more affordable for Brookdale Community College students to complete their bachelor’s degrees at Monmouth University. Brookdale students who transfer to Monmouth U. will benefit from expanded scholarship and grant opportunities, including funds reserved specifically for them. A dedicated counselor will work with Brookdale transfer students to maximize credit transferability into specific degree pathways.

The May 28 agreement does the following:

• Allocates up to $500,000 in additional scholarship funds specifically for Brookdale students who transfer to Monmouth U. These are called Brookdale-to-Monmouth "soar grants."
• Provides an additional $2,000 annually to students who complete their associate degree at Brookdale before transferring to Monmouth U., in what is called a Brookdale Achievement grant.
• Launches a Brookdale "Promise Scholarship:" Covers full annual tuition and fees ($48,140 for 2025-'26) for eligible students who are full Pell and TAG recipients, or who have an adjusted gross income under $65,000 with partial Pell and TAG eligibility, when combined with the maximum Federal Direct Subsidized Loan amount for which the student qualifies.
• Monmouth County Commissioners’ Scholarship: All Brookdale transfers are evaluated for a $5,000 per year scholarship.

“It makes so much sense for the two higher education institutions in this county to have the highest possible level of partnership,” said Monmouth University President Patrick Leahy. “This is a major advancement in removing barriers and creating greater access to an excellent private education for the citizens of Monmouth County.”

The agreement also provides for a reverse credit transfer policy to support students who transfer before completing their associate degree to apply earned credits toward the completion of their Brookdale degree.

“At Brookdale, we are deeply committed to removing barriers and building bridges for our students,” said Brookdale Community College President David Stout, Ph.D. “This partnership with Monmouth University is about more than just affordability, it’s about empowering students with opportunity. By working together, we’re creating a seamless, supportive pathway that helps our graduates achieve their academic and professional goals without leaving Monmouth County.”