Please use the checklist below to determine if you meet the minimum requirements to apply:

• Minimum C.G.P.A. of 3.7 or greater.
• Students’ attendance is 90%.
• The student is current on all institutional payments.
• The student earned at least one industry-recognized credential within the first two quarters of enrollment.

If you answered NO to any of the above questions, please DO NOT proceed. Unfortunately, you do not currently qualify for this program. Students may reapply every two quarters or 450 hours.

If you answered YES to all the above questions, please proceed. You currently qualify for this program.

Required forms

• Student Information Form
• Instructor Recommendation Form (Office Use Only)

Qualifying applicants must complete and submit the Academic Excellence Scholarship Program application to the Finance Department.

To request an application, contact the Financial Department after completing 450 hours of your learning at:

Finance Department Ideal Institute of Technology
1000 W. Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232

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.ed.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.