November 17, 2025
On Wednesday, November 19, Johnson County Community College (JCCC) will host a free “College Financing Night” for all community members—not just college-bound students—to understand what funds may be available to help pay for college. Registration for this event is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
College Financing Night
Wednesday, November 19 – 4 to 7 p.m.
Regnier Center at JCCC (campus map)
12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kansas
Get help filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from experts with the JCCC Financial Aid Office. Hear from the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Great Jobs KC, the Kansas Board of Regents, Shawnee Mission Education Foundation, Olathe Education Foundation, and the JCCC STEM Scholars Program on funding opportunities—from external scholarships to federal financial aid. The event schedule is as follows:
4-4:45 p.m.
Check in and college resource fair
4:45-5:30 p.m.
FAFSA information and scholarship presentation
5:40-6:10 p.m.
Choice of breakout session
6:20-6:50 p.m.
Choice of breakout session
Students and families can choose from breakout info sessions on topics like earning college credit in high school, the Kansas General Education Framework “bucket system,” and transferring credits earned at JCCC to other colleges and universities. Admissions and transfer representatives from the University of Kansas and Kansas State University will also be available during the breakout sessions.
Learn more and RSVP for College Financing Night.
Why file the FAFSA?
Filing the FAFSA determines a student’s eligibility for federal student aid—funds from the U.S. government the student uses to pay for college. Federal student aid comes in many forms, including Pell Grants, Parent PLUS Loans, federal work-study, and direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Some of these programs are gift aid—dollars that don’t need to be paid back—but others, like loans, need to be paid back after the student is no longer enrolled in college. Completing the FAFSA does not commit the student to accepting any federal aid they may qualify for; it simply expands their opportunities for aid options.
Students who are thinking about attending college during the 2026-2027 school year should file the FAFSA. Many colleges (including JCCC) use information from the FAFSA results to determine eligibility for school-specific scholarships, grants, and other need-based financial assistance provided by the institution or other organizations.
Learn more
College-bound students who can’t make it to College Financing Night can still get help completing the FAFSA. JCCC’s Financial Aid Office is available to answer questions during business hours by appointment, phone, or walk-in visit.
“We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the FAFSA, or who needs help completing it, to attend our events, even if they’re not considering coming to JCCC,” says Ashley Jost, Supervisor, Scholarships, Outreach & Communication. “We want to help anyone in our community navigate this process because it’s key to making higher education more accessible to more people. It’s a way we support JCCC’s mission of inspiring learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.”
Stay up to date on JCCC Financial Aid pop-up events in the Spring 2026 semester, get answers to FAFSA FAQs, and learn more at jccc.edu/financialaid.
CONTACT:
Emma Swinney
Public and Media Relations Coordinator
eswinne1@jccc.edu
913-469-8500, ext. 4949
Chris Gray
VP, Strategic Communications & Marketing
chrisgray@jccc.edu
913-469-8500, ext. 7623
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