Financial Aid Questions
How to Apply for Financial Aid
- Apply for admission to Jackson Community College.
- Complete a U.S. Department of Education PIN Registration if you do not have a PIN to use for your electronic signature. (Parents of dependent students should also request a PIN.)
- Complete annually a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form as soon after January 1 as possible. JCC's Federal ID Code is 002274.
- Explore the types of scholarships available at JCC.
- Respond promptly to any requests from The Financial Aid Office for additional information such as copies of federal tax returns, verification of untaxed income or benefits, etc.
- Explore other financial aid options available in the community. Contact high school counselors, parent/student employers, local businesses, professional, civic and social clubs and organizations, religious clergy and public or college libraries.
Remember, you must reapply for financial assistance each academic year!
Determining the Amount of Aid
Most financial aid is awarded to students on the basis of need: estimated expenses - tuition, books, supplies, transportation, room and board, and personal expenses - minus your family's expected contribution.
To estimate the amount of Federal Pell Grant that you may qualify for click
on
http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml Remember you must
file a FAFSA to be considered for
federal and state grants.
Some financial aid may also be available regardless of need. Such monies may be based on a specific area of interest, academic major, talent or other category. For details, click on http://www.jccmi.edu/Foundation/scholarships.htm
Application Due Dates
Students needing financial aid must apply each academic year. For maximum consideration, applications should be on file in Financial Aid Office by:
| Anticipated Enrollment | Application due date |
|---|---|
| Fall and Winter semesters | April 1 |
| Winter semester | October 1 |
| Spring/Summer semester | March 1 |
Jackson Community College Foundation
For scholarship information click here
| Anticipated Enrollment | Application due date |
|---|---|
| Fall 2008 | March 14 |
Jackson County Community Foundation
For more information click here
| Anticipated Enrollment | Application due date |
|---|---|
| Fall 2008 | March 1 |
