(For New Enrollees ONLY)

The Ideal Institute of Technology Need Based Scholarship and Grant Program has been established to help bridge the financial gap that often prevents students from pursuing their dreams of higher education. Ideal proudly collaborates with various grant associations and employers to provide students with both quality education and hands-on experience in their chosen field. These partnerships ensure that eligible candidates may receive up to $6,000 per academic year for the support they need to succeed academically and professionally. This scholarship is awarded based on financial need and is only offered to incoming Ideal Institute of Technology students whose sole purpose is to pursue a career in their field of study.

Eligibility Checklist

To apply for this program, please ensure you meet the following minimum requirements:

Public Assistance Status

• Do you currently receive any type of public assistance (GA, SNAP, TANF)?
• If yes, have your current case number ready.

Required Documentation

• Tax returns from the previous year (if applicable)
• W-2 forms (if employed)

If you meet these requirements, you are ready to proceed with the application process.

The application package consists of the following documentation:

Required Forms

• Student Information Form
• Ideal Institute of Technology Financial Assistance Form

Submission Guidelines
All supporting documentation must be uploaded along with the application.

Applications submitted without supporting documentation will not be reviewed.

Qualifying applicants must complete and submit the Need-Based Scholarship and Grant Program application to Ideal’s Center for Social Impact. Application can be submitted by clicking on the form here, or in-person at:

Social Impact – Finance Department Ideal Institute of Technology
1000 W. Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
lguzman@iitnj.edu

1. Candidates may also qualify for free transportation via bus tickets, as well as various other incentives.
2. Faxed, emailed, or incomplete application packages will not be accepted.
3. Candidates must attend one week of orientation in order to qualify.

Applications are reviewed and recipients are selected by the Ideal Institute of Technology’s Scholarship and Grant Committee. Recipients will be notified of the awards within 30 days from the date of the deadline for the submission.

Any documentation submitted will not be returned to the applicant, irrespective of the outcome of the application review, and determination.

Only student applicants who are awarded the Ideal Institute of Technology’s Need Based Scholarships and Grants will be notified. Those who are not selected will not receive a notification

To apply, an applicant must:

• Be a legal resident of the United States. Both New Jersey and out-of-state students are eligible.
• Have an active public assistance case open.
• Satisfy all admission requirements as determined by the Ideal Institute of Technology and be enrolled in a post-secondary eligible program.
• Apply for financial aid (if enrolled in a financial aid program) by completing and submitting the

  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
  www.fafsa.gov.
  Use Federal School Code 043002 during the application process.
  All institutional forms and documentation must be completed with the Financial Aid Office.

• Demonstrate significant unmet financial need for education.
• Show the ability to overcome challenges and obstacles while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Not be in default on any student loans, behind on an institutional payment plan, or owe a refund on any state or federal grant.
• Be a dislocated worker or a dependent of a dislocated worker.

Continued Eligibility Requirements

Every 450 clock hours (or two quarters), the applicant must:

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or greater.
• Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90%.
• Stay current on institutional payment plans.

Disclaimers

• The Board of Directors reserves the right to make financial decisions regarding all aspects of scholarships offered at the Ideal Institute of Technology.
• Need-Based Scholarships and Grants are awarded annually based on available funding. There is no guarantee of award based on specific financial criteria. Only qualified applicants will be notified.
• The Ideal Institute of Technology Education Scholarship and Grant Committee reviews all applications and selects recipients. Awards are subject to limits set by the Board of Directors, including the number of recipients and financial amounts.
• All awarded scholarships will be disbursed directly to the student’s account and applied toward institutional fees for the academic year.