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Case 5
GED before High School Class Has Graduated
SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R enters Community College A in the spring 2021 semester, prior to their high school class graduation in June 2021. If
Student-Athlete R takes and passes the GED in January 2021 can they become eligible for NJCAA participation prior to the date of their
graduating class?
ANSWER:
Yes. If the student-athlete is eligible in accordance with all other rules for NJCAA athletic eligibility, Student-Athlete R can be eligible for
NJCAA participation based upon passing the GED or other state department of education approved equivalency exam. A copy of the GED
diploma must be kept with the eligibility file for that team.

HOME SCHOOL
Case 1
Home School

SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R is home schooled and desires to participate within the NJCAA. What is the process to determine compliance with the high
school graduation requirements within Article V, Section 2.B.2 of the NJCAA bylaws?
ANSWER:
Each state has established guidelines that home school students and parents must abide by. These guidelines vary from state to state.

The general rule to follow is:
In determining NJCAA eligibility, the college will review your high school transcript. The home school high school transcript must clearly display
the following information:
1. Student’s name (first, middle, last) and date of birth.
2. For each course completed, include the following:
a. Specific course title.
b. Units of credit for each.
c. Time frame or semester in which completed.
d. Grade received.
3. Description of grading system used such as a grade scale or grade key.
4. Graduation date (month/day/year) indicating completion of secondary school education
5. The home school administrator is the person who organized, taught and evaluated course work. If the home school administrator is
not the parent named in item 7 below, include the name of the home school administrator.
6. The following statement, or one very similar, is to appear above the parent signature line described in item 7 below:
I, the undersigned, do hereby solemnly attest that this student has completed a secondary
school education in a home school setting on the date indicated and under the laws governing
the state and county in which the home schooling occurred.
7. Name and address of parent or legal guardian with a space for their signature. The transcript is
to be signed in the presence of the Notary Public (see item 8 below).
8. The transcript must be notarized; to include:
a. Notary Public signature
b. Printed name
c. Date
d. State / County
e. Date commission expires
The transcript must be mailed by the preparer directly to the college Admissions and Records office. If assistance
is needed in creating a home school high school transcript, the following website may be helpful: www.hslda.org.

ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY

FULL-TIME TERM

Case 1
Full-Time Term
SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R attends University Z and is enrolled as a full-time student. Student-Athlete R withdraws from University Z on the 20 th
day of the fall academic term. Student-Athlete R enrolls at the local community college that following spring term.
Does Student-Athlete R have a term of full-time enrollment in their academic history?

ANSWER:
Yes, since the student remained enrolled at University Z beyond the 18 th calendar day of the fall term (not to end on a weekend or federal
holiday.
Case 2
Determination of Full-Time or Part-Time Status

SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R enrolls in 12 credits hours on the first day of the fall term. On the 17th calendar day of the fall term she is dropped from her
classes due to lack of payment. On the 22nd calendar day of the term the student pays the tuition bill and re- enrolls in 12 credits. Is this student
eligible for participation in the fall term?