by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided a financial aid package that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The price tag of going to Joliet Junior College can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
What financial aid options can Joliet Junior College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Keep going to learn how much school funding will be available to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Joliet Junior College.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
For freshmen starting at Joliet Junior College, 60% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid roughly 183 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 58% | $6,311 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 21% | $2,884 |
| Federal Pell grants | 38% | $5,125 |
| State/local grants | 35% | $1,935 |
| Federal student loans | 7% | $4,665 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Here, some 37% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $5,404 (among about 3692 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 37% | $5,404 |
| Federal Pell grants | 25% | $4,247 |
| Federal student loans | 4% | $1,031 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $7,780.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $2,095 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $5,439 |
| Over $75,000 | $9,063 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $1,672 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $5,741 |
To project your own net price, use Joliet Junior College’s NPC: jjc.edu/about-jjc/institutional-research-effectiveness/net-price-calculator.
The middle student in the debt distribution at Joliet Junior College owes $5,500 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $5,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $9,711 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $102.95/mo |
At a typical 10-year repayment schedule, the median graduate would pay about the monthly figure above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Joliet Junior College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,430 |
| 25th percentile | $2,500 |
| 75th percentile | $8,860 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $14,420 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,475 |
| Middle income | $5,348 |
| High income | $5,500 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,852 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,484 |
| Independent students | $8,145 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Joliet Junior College.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at Joliet Junior College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 10982 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $88,665,568 |
GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the two federal aid programs targeted at military-affiliated students.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 53 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $149,433 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $2,819 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Total DoD amount | $4,845 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $1,211 |
References
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