Office of Multicultural Relations

College Incentive Program

The Office of College Diversity has been entrusted with the important responsibility of serving the ongoing needs of the youth that make-up the College Incentive Program (C.I.P.), formerly known as C.A.R.E. CIP will continue to address needs of our students with a renewed energy and commitment toward their academic successes and overall development and well-being.

The JCC CIP Program offers Jackson County youth an opportunity for a college education and a brighter future. Students who are invited into the program are offered two years of free JCC college tuition. Students are selected by their school, based on their ability to benefit from the program. The JCC CARE Program is eager to help students succeed, and we believe an important part of individual success is personal commitment from the student. With this in mind, we have outlined the CIP privileges and student responsibilities - equal parts of the CIP program.

Selection Criteria

  • Students who are on the the list for free and reduced lunch program
  • Students who will protentially be the first generation college graduate
  • Students whose family environment presents challenges (such as single parent or foster home)

Privileges

  • Two years of free college tuition at JCC.

  • The opportunity to get an education for a good career.

  • The chance to complete two (2) years of college credits, then transfer to a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

  • Students must contact the CIP office if they have a change of address.

  • Students must finish high school; a GED is not acceptable.

  • At the beginning of their senior year in high school, or within a year before students expect to enroll at JCC, they must:
           Follow the JCC admissions process
           Complete a financial aid form (FAFSA) and meet with JCC Student Financial Services personnel.
           Provide JCC with a copy of their high school diploma.
           Students must begin classes at JCC within two years of high school graduation, and before reaching age 20.
           While at JCC as a college student, you must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (about a C grade) and
           stay continuously enrolled in Fall and Winter semesters (Spring is optional).

Guidelines

CIP scholoarships may only be used by the students who received the certificates: they are not transferable.

CIP scholarships may only be used at Jackson Community College. 

All other financial assistance (federal and state aid) are used before CIP scholarships are used. 

CIP scholarships cover tuition only - up to 63 credit hours or the number required to complete the stated curriculum. 

CIP scholarships do not cover books, fees, transportation, daycare, supplies or Continuing Education (CE) classes. However, students are encouraged to work with Student Financial Services Office to see if there are resources to help with expenses. 

Students cannot use their CIP scholarship to enroll in JCC before their graduating class, even if they have finished high school requirements. 

If you require additional information concerning issues of diversity and inclusion as it relates to JCC please contact the Office of College Diversity at (517) 796-8470. 

Board of Trustees

Dennis DaPra, Chairman
Charles E. Anderson
Dr. William S. Lambkin
Dr. Edward A. Mathein
Christina L. Medlar
John Crist

JCC President

Dr. Daniel J. Phelan

Updated 04/19/2007