N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:9-6.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 9A:9-6.7 - Renewal and period of eligibility

(a) In order to continue to receive the scholarship, the award recipient shall meet the following criteria:

1. Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher as certified by the public institution of higher education at least once a year, prior to the fall term;

2. Remain in full-time enrollment in a course of study leading to a degree in a public institution of higher education in New Jersey; and

3. Maintain continuous enrollment each term with the exception of a one-time, maximum one-year leave of absence for study abroad programs, documented medical reasons, or extreme family financial hardship. Requests for a leave of absence/deferment shall be handled on a case-by-case basis only upon written request to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority by the scholarship recipient prior to the period for which the leave of absence/deferment is required. The request shall be accompanied by supporting documentation including evidence of an approved leave of absence/deferment from the scholarship recipient's New Jersey institution.

(b) Duration of the scholarship is the awarding of an initial bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree as long as the individual remains a full-time student in good standing at the institution and fulfills all other requirements for renewal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:9-6.7

Amended by R.2002 d.290, effective 9/3/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 1392(a), 34 New Jersey Register 3079(c).