Directors
AnnouncementsThe 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
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.
Scholarship Deadlines:
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. |
DatesCalendar: Professional Development, Deadlines, Meetings, Events and Conferences Directors Meetings September 10, 2009 November 12, 2009 January 14, 2010 March 11, 2010 May 13, 2010 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity Building
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Forms |
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Form |
Due Date | Details |
Scholarship Forms • 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. |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Database User Guide | ||
| Policies and Procedures Manual | ||
| NJ GEAR UP Brochure | ||
| NJ GEAR UP Scholarship Guide | ||