Your award letter may include one or more of the following awards and is based on full-time attendance. Please refer to this chart if you have questions
about a specific award on your letter. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on your Student Aid Report (SAR) for the 2007-2008 award year determines
your eligibility. The EFC is based on a formula derived from the federal government.
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PROGRAM
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DESCRIPTION
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AWARD AMOUNTS
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DEADLINE DATE
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DISBURSEMENT
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PELL GRANT
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Grant available to undergraduates that does not have to be repaid. It can be used for tuition, fees, books and living expenses.
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Based on EFC (0 – 4141)
and enrollment for the semester. Maximum annual award is
$4731.
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June 30, 2009 |
Refund checks are released at the 60% point in
each semester and are based on balance remaining after tuition, fees,
and book charges. Also, amount is subject to enrolled hours at that
point. |
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Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) |
Grant available to Pell Grant recipients that have taken a rigorous high school preparation. |
$750 - $1,300 and a minimum 3.00 G.P.A. |
June 30, 2009 |
Refund checks are released at the 60% point in
each semester and are based on balance remaining after tuition, fees,
and book charges. Also, amount is subject to enrolled hours at that
point. |
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Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG) |
Campus-based grant awarded to undergraduates that
does not have to be repaid. It can be used for same expenses as the
pell grant. |
Based on EFC for 2008-2009 award year and
enrollment. Maximum annual award $600 Enrolled in 6 credit hours. |
Priority date is May 1, 2008. Students who have
complete files and financial need by this date are first
considerations. |
Same as pell grant guidelines. |
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Federal Work Study (FWS)
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See attached sheet regarding student employment
options and procedures. |
Based on EFC and enrolled in 6 credit hours.
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Same as FSEOG date. |
Paid every two weeks in conjunction with the
regular college payroll. |
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Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Monetary Award Program
(ISAC MAP) |
Illinois state grant available to undergraduate
students that does not have to be repaid. Is used for tuition and
fees, excluding course fees at JJC. |
Based on EFC, state calculation and Illinois
residency. Award amounts may vary from $300 to $2022 (up to 16 credit
hours at JJC).
Amounts are subject to change due to state
funding.
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Application priority consideration for continuing
students is August 15, 2008 and first-time applicants are September
30, 2008.
Subject to change due to state funding. It is to your best interest to apply early. |
Funds are directly credited to student’s account
for tuition and applicable fees. |
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Illinois Incentive for Access Grant
(IIA) |
Illinois supplemental grant available to
undergraduate freshmen student with an EFC of 0.
Minimum 6 hours billed required. |
One time award of $250 per semester with a total
maximum award of $500. |
Dates vary. |
Funds disbursed to student after Pell and SEOG
programs are refunded first. |
