by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students will not be asked to pay the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total price of attendance at Jackson State Community College can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
Just what financing solutions does JSCC deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Read on to learn how much school funding will be available to you.
Your financial aid package, which may contain grants and scholarships, will be determined on your financial need. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Jackson State Community College.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
For freshmen starting at Jackson State Community College, 98% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid approximately 627 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 98% | $7,456 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 7% | $3,193 |
| Federal Pell grants | 64% | $5,463 |
| State/local grants | 91% | $3,744 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At JSCC, about 88% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $4,916 (for some 2785 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 88% | $4,916 |
| Federal Pell grants | 42% | $4,778 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $8,947.
The figures below show the average net price — cost after all grant and scholarship aid — broken out by family income.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $7,004 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $7,426 |
| Over $75,000 | $10,143 |
The numbers above are post-aid net prices, so they already account for grants and scholarships.
The net price strips out grant and scholarship aid from the sticker price to show roughly what families really pay.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $6,236 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $7,343 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use JSCC’s online cost calculator: www.jscc.edu/calculator/.
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. JSCC.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at JSCC:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 173 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $1,171,282 |
The GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the main federal aid routes for veterans and service members.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 36 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $221,132 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $6,143 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Total DoD amount | $9,564 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $3,188 |
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