Costs and Aid
We understand that paying for college can be difficult for many students. We also understand that applying for financial aid can be overwhelming. We are here to assist you in getting the financial resources necessary to obtain your goal of a college degree.
"Students have the opportunity to go to school tuition-free..."
Along with having the lowest tuition costs in the region, students have the opportunity to go to school tuition-free through programs like Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect. Many students utilize these financial programs to make their educational dreams a reality.
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Let's see how much aid you will need
Using our comprehensive financial aid calculator, you can see an *estimated cost to attend Jackson State.
*prices are estimates only and include all costs associated with attending college including living expenses. We encourage you to reach out to our Financial Aid office who can assist you in giving an exact cost based on your information.
Tennessee Promise
Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students that attend college in our state directly from high school. It is a last dollar scholarship covering tuition not covered by the federal Pell Grant, the Hope Lottery Scholarship or other state student assistance funds.
Tennessee Reconnect
Tennessee Reconnect is an initiative to help adults enter higher education to gain new skills, advance in the workplace, or fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree.
Looking for Scholarships?
Our Foundation provides more than $45,000 in scholarships to our students. Our scholarship portal takes less than 10-minutes to complete, and pairs you with eligible scholarships.