Federal & State Programs
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grant is money given to eligible students based upon the government's financial need formula. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and approximately five weeks later, you will receive a set of papers entitled Student Aid Report (SAR). For priority consideration of limited funds for which you may be eligible, it is recommended that you submit the FAFSA by February 15th. If you are a first-time freshman and you want your application to be processed in time for fall registration, you must submit all documents necessary to complete your financial aid file to JSCC by July 15th. The fall processing deadline for returning and transfer students is June 15th.
Applicants for spring semester aid must meet a November 1st deadline. If you want to receive a grant for summer school, you should submit your SAR by April 15th. Award amounts range from $400 to $4000, depending on Congressional authorization.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG is federal gift aid awarded by JSCC Financial Aid Services. Awards are made, as funds allow, to financial aid applicants who meet the March 15th priority filing deadline. According to federal regulations, only Pell Grant recipients are eligible for these awards, which range from $300 to $1400.
Tennessee Student Assistance Award
This is the state grant for Tennessee residents who meet the state's criteria. The application deadline varies yearly depending upon funding from the Tennessee legislature. It is usually necessary to send in the FAFSA (Pell Grant application) by February 15th to ensure access to available funding. Award amounts range from approximately $100 to $800.