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Scholarship Application | 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. Although this may not apply if you are receiving a Pell Grant.

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 Non-Drivers License obtainable through the Division of Motor Vehicles 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.

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