Financial Help for Students

Summer Classes

• Summer classes begin:
  
  • Session I: May 23 (6-week session)
  • Session II: June 6 (8-week session)
  • Session III: July 5 (6-week session)

Plan for Fall Classes

Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 22. Fall flex start classes begin Sept. 6, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17.

Financial Support

• American Rescue Act (ARP) Funds (HEERF III grants) 
  
  • No additional application required as long as you have submitted your FAFSA JJC. Eligible students will automatically be considered for funding. Read more about eligibility in our FAQs.

• COVID-19 Student Relief Fund Application - Spring 2022
  • Students who are not eligible to receive ARP funds can apply for financial assistance through our relief fund. Apply now.

• JJC Eats (Free Food Everyday for All Students)
  • Every student can get two free meals everyday at JJC Food Services on Main Campus. Students can claim their meal tickets at these locations:
    • A-Building:Between Advising & Testing Centers; in Library; by the bathrooms/lower level cafeteria
    • B/C Buildings: Junction between buildings
    • D-Building: OSA Office
    • Bridge: Near H-1016
    • J-Building: Old outpost cafe location
    • S-Building: Near the jjc purple cow
    • T-Building: Across from vending machines
    • U-Building: By the roll-up fire door that connects to T-Building

• Laptop Borrowing
  
  • Eligible students in need of technology can apply now to borrow a laptop from JJC. 

• Student Emergency Funds 
  • Life comes with many challenges, and unexpected emergencies happen. JJC offers Student Emergency Funds to those students in need of tuition, food, travel, technology assistance due to an emergency situation.  
• JJC Scholarships 
  • Students can apply for Spring 2023 scholarships from Oct. 5 to Nov. 30. Learn more about scholarships.
• Payment Plans
  • Our interest-free monthly payment plan option is available to all students. Learn more about payment plans.
• CCAMPIS Grant
  • Eligible students who are parents can get financial assistance for child care.

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funds
  
  • Call (815) 280-1526 (Will County) or (815) 942-0566 (Grundy County) to see if you're eligible or to learn how to apply for funds.
  • WIOA provides career scholarships for tuition and books for those who are:
    • underpaid, under-trained or have been laid off
    • are unemployed or re-entering the workforce
    • are between the ages of 18-24 in need of education or training beyond high school
• Financial Aid
  • 2021-2022 FAFSA: Apply for financial aid. JJC's federal school code is 001699. 
  • Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (RISE Act): This alternative application is open to undocumented Illinois residents. 
  • Special Circumstances Income Adjustment form: If you or your parent(s) had a significant reduction in household income due to job loss, death or divorce in the past two years, contact the Financial Aid Office at (815) 280-2528 to discuss if you are eligible for the Special Circumstances Income Adjustment appeal form.
  • Questions? Email finaid@jjc.edu.

• Veterans Assistance
  • There are several tuition assistance programs available for veterans.
• Student Employment
  • Earn money for your education as a student employee. JJC can help you find on-campus or off-campus positions that will work around your class schedule. Learn how to become a student employee or contact our coordinator at studentemployment@jjc.edu or (815) 280-2504.