Plan for Classes

• Register now! Spring 2023 classes begin the week of Jan. 17, Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and March 20.

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.

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

• JJC Scholarships
  • Students can apply for Fall 2023 scholarships from Feb. 1 to May 15. 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.
• Student Emergency Funds
  • Life comes with many challenges, and unexpected emergencies happen. JJC offers Student Emergency Funds to those students in need of food, textbooks/supplies, gas cards and bus passes due to an emergency situation.