Financial aid is monetary assistance for the cost of attending college that comes from a source other than the student and their family. Scholarships, grants, loans and the Federal Work-Study Program are all considered to be types of financial aid.
STEP 1: Before You Apply for Aid
- Understand the JCCC Terms and Conditions for receiving Federal Student Aid.
- Check the Financial Aid calendar for priority deadlines and other important dates.
- Apply for admission to JCCC and complete any necessary admission requirements.
STEP 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
For the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you'll need:
- Tax information from a previous tax year
- Records of untaxed income and information about current assets
- Parents' tax information (if a dependent student)
- FSA ID
- JCCC's Title IV school code, which is 008244
It's free to apply! Need help with the FAFSA? This video shows you 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA. JCCC also offers free in-person assistance with the FAFSA during our office hours and during special events throughout the year.
Don't forget — you'll need to complete the FAFSA every year; the application window opens every October 1st.
STEP 3: Apply for JCCC Scholarships
Before applying, you must have a current JCCC application for admission and a GPA on file from high school, JCCC or any other college you have attended. The FAFSA is not required, but encouraged to be considered for need-based scholarships. Completing your JCCC Scholarship Application will open you up, depending on your qualifications, to every scholarship listed in our database.
Don’t forget to complete your JCCC Scholarship Application every year! We award throughout the year, so apply even if you miss the April 1 priority deadline.
STEP 4: Follow Up
After you apply, the federal processor will send you a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). If you do not receive your SAR within two to three weeks, contact Federal Student Aid.
Once we receive your SAR, you will receive an email delivered to your stumail account from our office outlining your next steps.
STEP 5: Check Your Status
You'll need your JCCC username and password.
- Select the "My Financial Aid" tab, then select "Requirements" and the appropriate year.
- To check your satisfactory academic progress status, select the "Satisfactory Academic Progress" link.
Once all requirements are complete, your account will be reviewed for awarding. New aid year awarding for the next fall begins in mid-April. Please continue to monitor your stumail account for notifications from our office.
For a detailed guide to the process, download the Financial Aid Process Checklist (PDF).
Are your courses eligible?
Learn more about Courses in Program of Study for Financial Aid.
Transferring to JCCC
If you've received financial aid at another college and you are transferring to JCCC, you'll need to do the following:
- If you are receiving financial aid at another school for the current aid year, cancel all financial aid from that previous school. The school must notify us by email that your aid has been canceled.
- Make a correction to your FAFSA online to add the JCCC Title IV school code, which is 008244. If you are adding the JCCC school code online, you must have your FSA ID.
- Check your requirements and your student email often to verify what other items are needed for your file. You will be sent another email when you are awarded financial aid.
- Notify your lender/loan holder — if you have already borrowed student loans — that you are transferring to JCCC.
- Contact the financial aid office at the school you are leaving to identify if anything else is required to close out your file.
Special Circumstances Appeal
If you or an immediate family member has unusual circumstances that affect your financial situation, you may qualify for a special circumstances appeal. Below are examples of these appeals.
- Loss of income due to employment changes, separation or divorce, death, or unusually high medical or dental expenses
- You’re a dependent student and your parent is attending college at least half time
Email the Financial Aid Office or call 913-469-3840 if you have experienced one or more of the circumstances listed above to discuss your options.
