Directors

Announcements

The current database version is 2.3 September 2009. The database guide and frequently asked questions will be kept up-to-date online.

If you have an issue with your database, please send a detailed explanation including any error messages and names of specific students if applicable as soon as possible to marilyn.coleman@che.state.nj.us.


Survey Instructions

  • Please discard ALL OLD surveys.
  • Surveys should be printed from the GU website forms page to ensure correct version.
  • Surveys should be printed on WHITE PAPER ONLY! Surveys not printed on white paper as well as older versions will not be included in program’s survey count and will be discarded.
  • The student survey should only be administered to GEAR UP students. Programs should begin administering surveys beginning June 30, 2009 through March 1, 2010.
  • Surveys should be administered during orientation sessions, workshops and events.
  • 80% of all surveys are due with the 2008-2009 Final Report. The remaining 20% of surveys are due with the 2009-2010 Annual Performance Report.

Share your success stories from exceptional students and alumni through the Success Story Form.


Professional Development Opportunities for GEAR UP Target Districts


Mailing Addresses: The Commission on Higher Education has 2 mailing addresses. Overnight mail will not be delivered to the PO Box and vice versa.

Standard Mail Overnight Mail

NJ GEAR UP
NJ Commission on Higher Education
PO Box 542
Trenton, NJ 08625-0542

NJ GEAR UP
NJ Commission on Higher Education
20 West State St.
7th Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608

Scholarship Deadlines:

  • June 1 for fall or full academic year
  • November 1 for spring semester only

Do not send forms until the students make their final decisions. Do not leave the college name blank or write multiple schools.

Please check your scholarship-eligible list in your database before distributing and submitting forms.

If students do not adhere to the deadlines, they will forfeit payment for the current semester. Students who have not filed the FAFSA cannot receive the scholarship.

Dates

Calendar: Professional Development, Deadlines, Meetings, Events and Conferences

Directors Meetings

September 10, 2009
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Rowan
Program updates due September 8

November 12, 2009
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
PCCC
Program updates due November 10

January 14, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
NJCU
Program updates due January 12

March 11, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
MCCC
Program updates Due March 9

May 13, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
NJIT
Program updates Due May 9


NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference
July 2010
Washington, DC

NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity Building
TBA

 

Forms

Form

Due Date Details

Scholarship Forms

Returning College Students

First-Year College Students (includes transcript request form)

June 1 for fall enrollment

November 1 for spring only enrollment

Eligible students entering college submit to NJ GEAR UP once per year or if they transfer to another eligible institution mid-year. See all scholarship info including Frequently Asked Questions

Please fax OR mail. You don't need to do both. Students who provide a valid email address will receive confirmation of receipt.

Transcript Request Form Submit to schools/districts by August 31 for prior year final grades

For ALL Student Final Grades/Report Cards: All students should complete this form (not only scholarship students). Please contact CHE if you need a letter to accompany the transcript request forms.

This form is generic for all students, not just GEAR UP scholarship students.

Student Survey

Additional Students Survey

Parent Survey

Parent Survey - Spanish

November 2009 with Final Performance Reports

and

March 2010 with Annual Performance Reports

The survey administration period is June 30, 2009 through March 1, 2010. Surveys should be administered during orientation sessions, workshops and events.

Surveys should be printed on WHITE PAPER ONLY and given to GEAR UP Students ONLY! Surveys not printed on white paper as well as older versions will not be included in program’s survey count and will be discarded.

Additional students should only be given the Additional Student Survey. You will not administer the Student Survey to them.

EOF/Financial Aid Release

November 30

High school juniors and seniors complete this form to allow recruiting contact by the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program.

DO NOT include with the scholarship forms or submit for 12th grade students after November 30.

Mentor Application Ongoing Provide information for mentor screening and hiring process. The form can be completed online.
Report Forms

October 31 , 2009- FY09 Final Report

March, 2010 - FY11 Continuation and FY10 Annual Performance Report

Report forms have been replaced by an online survey. Contact us with questions.

Other Downloads

Database User Guide
Policies and Procedures Manual
NJ GEAR UP Brochure
NJ GEAR UP Scholarship Guide
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