The Township of Woolwich shall allow tuition credit for eligible volunteer
members, spouses and dependent children according to the terms and provisions
of N.J.S.A. 18A:71-78.11 to 18A:71-78.4.
Prior to receiving approval for said tuition credit, volunteers must
first agree to serve for a minimum of four years and must sign an agreement
stating such with Woolwich Township.
Volunteer members must be considered active members in good standing
of the Volunteer Fire Department or Rescue Squad, and proof to that effect
shall be filed with Woolwich Township by the Chief of the Woolwich Fire Company/Rescue
Squad.
Upon receipt of the above stated agreement and reference, a letter of
eligibility is to be issued to the volunteer by the Woolwich Township Clerk
to be presented to the appropriate institution.
All volunteers taking advantage of the tuition credit program must provide
verification to the institution of enrollment that the volunteer has performed
the service required for the tuition credit. Upon completion of each semester,
the volunteer shall submit a transcript to Woolwich Township to be maintained
in a permanent record and shall have maintained a "C" grade average in order
to continue eligibility for the tuition program.
If at any time the above-stated law shall change whereas a cost shall
be incurred to the Township of Woolwich for the implementation of this program,
this chapter shall then be repealed.