IDEAL Institute of Technology Education Need-Based Scholarship & Grant Programs

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 $2,000 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 evolving Ideal Institute of Technology students whose sole purpose is to pursue a career in their field of study.

Learn more about Ideal's Need Based Scholarship and Grant Program

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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 $2,000 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 evolving 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, students you must the following minimum requirements:

Public Assistance Status

  • 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 Guideline

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 via Ideal's Center for Social Impact. Application can be submitted by clicking on the from here, in-person at:

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

  1. Candidates may only 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. Applications must be submitted within two business days of enrollment

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 information contained in the application must remain confidential.

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.

Eligibility and Qualifications

To apply, an applicant must:

  • Be a legal resident of the United States who plans to further education at primary and end-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.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to obtaining a degree or credentials by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
  • Ideal's Center for Social Impact staff will verify academic records and status.
    All institutional at home 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 loan or owe a refund on an institutional payment plan, or owe a refund on any state or federal grant.
  • Maintain good academic standing and be enrolled full-time or part-time status as evaluated by the Financial Aid Committee.

Continued Eligibility Requirements

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

  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or greater.
  • Successfully complete 100% of attempted credits.
  • 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.
  • The scholarship is not automatically guaranteed or based solely 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 and related rules are at 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.