Garden State Science and Technology Institute
Admissions Policy
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for acceptance at Garden State Science and Technology Institute, applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Basic Eligibility: Applicants should be at least 17 years old and possess a high school diploma, general equivalency diploma, or a recognized equivalent as mandated by the State of New Jersey. They must also present a state-issued Identification or Driver’s License along with a United States Social Security Card. If an applicant doesn’t possess a high school diploma, refer to the ATB Policy. All prior education, training, and experience should be detailed on the student information sheet, which will be retained in the student’s official file. Foreign high school degree holders seeking admission must provide credentials translated and evaluated for U.S. equivalence.
- Interview Process: Applicants must schedule a meeting with an Admissions Representative to discuss course details, address questions, clarify the institute’s expectations, and sign the enrollment agreement. If a minor, the parent or guardian is required to attend the interview.
- Federal Student Aid Eligibility: Students who engaged in an eligible program at a Title IV institution before July 1, 2012, may establish eligibility at Garden State Science and Technology Institute, provided they meet criteria as per the guidelines of the Federal Student Aid office and the grandfathered clause under Gen12-09.
- Eligible Career Pathways Program (ECPP): On an exceptional basis, the institute accepts students without a high school diploma into the ECPP, as defined in section 484 (d) (2) of the HEA. Such students must simultaneously enroll in an adult secondary education program. Before graduation from the institute, students in ECPP must secure their high school diploma or GED.
- Military and Veteran: Active-duty military personnel and veterans can use the DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from active duty as an alternative to verify high school graduation, provided it affirms their high school graduation or equivalent status.
The School Director holds the discretion to reject applicants who may not display the necessary abilities or character traits to successfully complete the program. Upon fulfilling all requirements, the institute will notify applicants about their acceptance status.
More details: STUDENT HANDBOOK