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Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarship
Application | Changes
in Requirements
 The
Ocean County College Foundation awards scholarships
to assist Ocean County residents, attending Ocean County
College, in support of their educational expenses. Scholarship
awards are paid directly to the students' accounts at
Ocean County College for tuition. All students having
a 2.0 (C) or higher GPA will be considered. The total
dollar amount of the scholarship is dependent upon the
student's financial need, current GPA and enrollment
status at the time payment is made. The
Foundation does not award scholarships to students receiving
financial aid grants that fully fund their educational
expenses.
Procedures
Scholarship applications are accepted on a rolling basis
throughout the year. You must apply each semester
for a Foundation Scholarship. Please be advised
that submitting this application is in no way a guarantee
that a scholarship will be awarded. To ensure that the
Scholarship Selection Committee reviews your application,
you must comply with the guidelines and requirements
as written.
Requirements - Must Be Submitted
In Addition To Application Each Semester!
- A transcript of grades. OCC academic records
can be accessed by the Foundation office and are not
required to be submitted by the applicant. Recent
high school graduates, current high school students,
or students transferring from another College or University
must provide a transcript. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
If 10 years or more have lapsed since your most recent
educational experience, no transcript is required.
- All students must attach a copy
of a FAFSA form that was completed
& submitted to the State.
- All applicants must provide an essay clearly stating
why he or she should receive a Scholarship. Please
go into detail, keeping in mind the following questions:
- Must be type-written – 150 word minimum.
- What distinguishes your need from others and
sets you apart?
- How will you/your family benefit from the receipt
of a scholarship?
- Provide one current recommendation letter from a
volunteer or professional who knows the applicant
personally. (ie. teacher, counselor, coach, employer)
( Must be on letterhead and have original signature
)
- Include a photocopy of your Driver's License or
Ocean County ID card to certify your In-County residency.
(Student ID not acceptable).
Guidelines
- Complete the application personally.
- Answer all questions on the application.
- Please comply with deadline dates. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Submit all attachments with the application form.
- Send or return completed application to:
Ocean County College, Office
of Financial Aid
Administration Building
P.O. Box 2001
Toms River, New Jersey 08754-2001
- Faxes will not be accepted.
- This application becomes the property of the Scholarship
Selection Committee and will not be returned to the
applicant.
Failure to comply with these guidelines and requirements
will result in rejection of your application.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
For further scholarship information,
call 732.255.0492.
Scholarship
Application
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