NEW PROCESS FOR PURCHASING BOOKS/SUPPLIES WITH FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS.
Joliet Junior College is implementing a new process for students to purchase books using financial aid and/scholarship(s), beginning December 5, 2011 when books go on sale for the Spring 2012 semester. Students that have been awarded Federal financial aid (i.e. Pell Grant and/or Federal Direct Student Loans) as well as scholarships can now purchase books/supplies without printing a paper voucher. This is a real time process that will determine the exact amount that a student has available for book purchases. Note: course schedule changes after books have been purchased may adjust your aid resulting in a balance that you owe on your account.
Please follow the following steps:
- Check your eResource account to determine if you have been awarded financial aid and/or a scholarship.
- Click on the link titled "Available Financial Aid for Bookstore". This link will provide the amount of aid that can be used to purchase books/supplies.
- You are required to present your JJC student ID and a copy of your course schedule to the bookstore in order to purchase your books/supplies.
Fall 2011 Standards of Progress Financial Aid Status will be sent to you through your JJC Student Email Account. We will not be sending letters through the US Postal Service.
NEW - EASIER PROCESS TO PURCHASE CAFETERIA MEAL PLANS.
BEGINNING JANUARY 17, 2012, JJC IS SIMPLIFYING THE PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID (i.e. PELL GRANTS AND/OR FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS) AND/OR SCHOLARSHIPS TO PURCHASE CAFETERIA MEAL PLANS.
- Know your exact
amount available
for meal plans
- No paper vouchers
needed
- A JJC student ID is
required to participate in
the new process when
making food purchases
Spring 2012 Semester
Please note that all requested information for Spring 2012 must be submitted to the JJC financial aid office by November 18, 2011 to insure processing completion before payment due date. Students that are unable to meet the November 18, 2011 deadline are encouraged to complete their financial aid file, but are responsible for payment of their classes by the payment due date.
2012 FAFSA/SCHOLARSHIP
WORKSHOPS:
MAIN CAMPUS:
(Computer labs in C-Building, 2014-2017)
Wednesday, Feb 29: 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, March 7: 5:00-7:00pm
CITY CENTER CAMPUS (Room 203)
Wednesday, March 7: 1:00-3:00pm
ROMEOVILLE CAMPUS:
(Computer lab 77)
Tuesday, Feb 21: 4:30-6:30pm
FRANKFORT EDUCATION CENTER:
(Computer lab 157)
Thursday, Feb 23 6:00-8:00pm
MORRIS EDUCATION CENTER
(Room M101)
Wednesday, March 14 4:30-6:30pm
About the workshops:
Learn about the 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and get professional assistance with the online application process. English/Spanish translators will also be available. Habrá alguien que hable español para asistir y contestar cualquier pregunta.
To file a 2012-2013 FAFSA, please bring copies of the following:
- 2011 federal income tax forms
- Copies of your W-2s
- All other income documentation
An explanation of scholarships available to JJC students will also be provided. Attendees can get answers to their questions and receive assistance with the application process. A JJC student ID is required to apply for scholarships.
For scholarship information, visit jjc.edu/infor/scholarships or call (815) 280-6620.
For financial aid information, visit jjc.edu/info/financialaid or call (815) 280-2283.
Important Information
To better serve students and to improve efficiency, the Financial Aid/Veterans Office will now request missing financial aid information, default.aspx provide award eligibility and communicate with students via a paperless process. It is important that you check eResources and your JJC student email account frequently so you do not miss any pertinent information.
Tuition and Fees
View Tutition and Fees information
Financial Aid Handbook
View the Financial Aid Handbook (PDF)
Haven't completed the FAFSA yet?
Review the financial aid checklist.
Federal (Title IV) School Code for Joliet Junior College: 001699
Already submitted the FAFSA?
Once the results of your FAFSA have been received by our office, you will be able to log in to eResources to access information regarding your financial aid file.
Verification policy and procedures
Any student may be selected for verification by the federal government or the Financial Aid Office. At Joliet Junior College all students selected for verification are required to submit documentation in order for this process to be completed. The verification process allows JJC Financial Aid/Veterans Office to review the information reported on the FAFSA, checking for accuracy against documents provided by you.
If you are selected for verification, you must a submit a signed copy of your federal 1040 tax form as well as a completed Verification Worksheet (provided by the JJC Financial Aid/Veterans Office) If you are a dependent student, a signed copy of your parents' federal 1040 tax form must also be submitted and your parents must complete and sign the Verification Worksheet. If you are married, your spouse's federal 1040 tax form must be submitted and your spouse must also complete the Verification Worksheet. All documents must be submitted to the JJC Financial Aid/Veterans Office. Additonal documents may be needed once a Financial Aid Advisor begins to process your file, if this is the case you will be notified. If you are selected for verification, the documents required must be recieved must be recieved before an actual financial aid award can be issued.
If you have not received the results of your FAFSA application, check the FAFSA Web site or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 433-3243.
Financial Aid consists of federal and state grants.
These grants are need-based and awarded based on student eligibility. Federal student loans are a type of financial aid and are available to all students who have completed a FAFSA. Students may also be awarded College Work Study for on- and off-campus employment opportunities.
When will SPRING 2012 aid be applied to my account?
If you have any questions concerning aid applied to your account, please contact the JJC Financial Aid/Veterans Office at (815) 280-2528, or the JJC Veterans Office at (815) 280-2623.
Pell Grant, MAP Grant
Applied to Student's Fall Account:(Approximately) January 7, 2012
If you have received an award letter listing Pell or MAP grant, your classes will be not be dropped for non-payment at this time. After your funds are applied to your account approximately 1/07/2012, you would then be responsible for any remaining balance.
Student Loans
Applied to Student's Fall Account: Approx. 3rd week of February 2012
If you have returned a signed award letter accepting student loan funds listed, and completed a promissory note, either in a prior JJC semester, or on-line, a hold will be placed on you tuition balance until student loans are disbursed after 30 days into the semester.
Veterans Education Benefits
Veterans Education Benefits include Illinois Veterans Grant, National Guard Grant, and MIA/POW Scholarships. Please contact the JJC Veterans Office to request your benefits be applied, if you have not yet done so for Spring 2012. You are responsible for payment of fees that are not covered by your benefits.
FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS)
- See the student employment page for more information on employment options and procedures.
- Based on EFC and enrolled in 6 credit hours.
- Priority date is May 1, 2011. Students who have complete files and financial need by this date are first considerations.
- Paid every two weeks in conjunction with the regular college payroll.
Student Self Service
The Student Self Service site will enable students who have been authenticated through JJC eResources to have direct access to perform a range of activities, including: