Financial Aid

Financial Aid Questions

How to Apply for Financial Aid

  1. Apply for admission to Jackson Community College.
  2. 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.)
  3. Complete annually a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form as soon after January 1 as possible. JCC's Federal ID Code is 002274.
  4. Explore the types of scholarships available at JCC.
  5. 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.
  6. 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