Your achievements in and outside the classroom can earn you scholarship money for educational expenses. Scholarships are started by Donors and considered "gift aid", meaning they are a free resource you do not repay. They are awarded for any number of reasons (academic standing, leadership, specialized talents, ethnic origin, financial need, etc.) and are available whether you are just beginning your JJC studies or are near graduation. JJC now offers the Scholarship Tracking and Review System (STARS Online).
Getting Started
Before applying read a guide on how to apply for JJC scholarships.
Apply for 2012 - 2013 JJC Scholarships Now!
- Apply for scholarships between January 6 and April 1 for priority consideration.
- JJC District 525 high school students - If you have a 3.25 high school GPA or a 21 or greater ACT score and are planning to attend JJC in fall of 2012, you qualify to apply for the JJC Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Graduates of District High Schools. Apply between January 6 and March 1, 2012. Contact your high school counselor to apply online, have your couselor complete the verification form and have a transcript sent to JJC. The Scholarship description and criteria is listed under "High School" at the bottom of this page.
When applying, students must meet all criteria for each scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded starting in the fall semester. The scholarship application process will be closed after April 1 for review by scholarship committees. The scholarships may be posted as new ones come in or re-posted as they become available, so check the Web site frequently.
Deadline to apply is April 1, 2012
Attend the 2012 FAFSA/Scholarship Workshops to complete your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and start the scholarship application process.
The JJC Reading and Writing Center (WRC) C-2001 Tutors are available to help students brainstorm for ideas, develop their answers to application questions, add details to their essays, free form questions and draft thank you letters to the scholarship donors after receiving an award. To schedule an appointment call (815) 280-2730. Monday - Thursday : 10:00 am - 6.00 pm and Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
The Cost of your JJC Education - A financial planning fact sheet
Read about the new process for students to purchase books, which will be begin on December 5, 2011 when books go on sale for 2012 Spring semester.
The External Grants And Awards page has more information on financial aid that may be available to you including scholarships from external sources. Check out the bulletin board on the bridge where external scholarship information is also posted.
The Automatic payment plan page is available to set up an online interest-free monthly payment plan that can accommodate down payments and monthly payments.
JJC District 525 are you a graduate or resident of JJC District 525?
Need Assistance with child care payments?
See more information on the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Grant.