Acronyms
NJ Scholars
Financial Aid
11th Grade
MISC
100
NJ ASK
What is Required for all students enrolled in NJ public schools in 3rd - 8th grade
100
You have to have been involved with this department to be eligible for this funding
What is DCP&P (Formerly known as DYFS)
100
these are Free Financial Aid Resources name three
What is college board, fast aid, fast web, college is possible and petersons financial aid
100
this is the name of the standardized you take your 11th grade yr
What is HSPA
200
High School Proficiency ?Assessment (HSPA)
What is Used to determine student achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics
200
This is the age you have to have been adopted by to qualify for NJFC
What is the 12th birthday
200
These are known as the federal financial aid options
What is Pell Grant FSEOG Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education
200
this prgram allows high school students to receive both high school and college credit for taking a college-level course
What is Dual Enrollment program
200
this is the min requirent of credits to graduate high school in NJ
What is 120
300
Career Technical Education Options
What is a range of career options for students, helping them discover their interests and the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college and their chosen career/profession.
300
You reside in one of these types pf living arrangements for at least three monthgs to qualify for assistance
What is independent living program or transitional living program
300
These are known as the NJ state financial aid options name 2
What is TAG,EOF Grant,Governor’s Urban Scholarship Program
400
Equal Opportunity Fund (EOF)
What is Intended for first-generation college bound students coming from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds
400
Students in this program may recieve fundng for these services please name three
What is tuition & fees, room & board, books, computers, supplies, transportation & child care costs
400
These are the federal loan programs name 2
What is William D. Ford Direct Student Loan Federal Work Study Perkins Loans
500
New Jersey Foster Care (NJFC) Scholars Program
What is The NJFC Scholars Program provides funding for eligible youth who have experienced a DCP&P out-of-home placement, DCP&P independent living arrangement, transitional living program or homelessness and are seeking a post-secondary degree at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or a vocational/technical program.
500
This is the deadline for fall2013 and spring 2014 NJFC applications
What is Fall 2013 deadline: September 1, 2013 and Spring 2014 deadline: February 1, 2014
500
this is a list of financial aid to consider name 3
What is Family contribution (usually minimal if not “0”) Federal and state grants and scholarships Federal and state loans College-based financial aid such as merit-based scholarships or athletic scholarships Private scholarships and grants Private loans