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.
Mission
The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to provide support services necessary to offer financial assistance opportunities to students based on academic achievement, demonstrated financial need, or specific eligibility criteria.
Vision
As an integral part of a dynamic, learner-centered institution, the Financial Aid Office is committed to providing financial assistance opportunities to our community, while ensuring integrity and excellence.
Philosophy
Our goal is to provide quality and courteous service to demonstrate that the student is a valued member of the JSCC community.
The United States Department of Education believes the student and parent/spouse (whichever is applicable) have the primary responsibility for funding higher education. The U.S. Congress thus limits the amount of aid available to students. However, the Jackson State Community College Financial Aid Office staff is dedicated to helping you pursue every avenue of student aid possible. We encourage you to contact us if you want additional information about any of the programs listed in this site.
Financial Aid Staff
Department phone: (731) 425-2605
Adam Kuykendall
Director of Financial Aid
akuykendall3@jscc.edu
Rosa Dabbs
Financial Aid Coordinator
rdabbs1@jscc.edu
Paige Bates
Financial Aid Officer
pbates6@jscc.edu
Trinity Beard
Financial Aid Officer
tbeard2@jscc.edu
Tyler Sterling
Financial Aid Specialist
jsterling@jscc.edu
Maddie Carroll
Financial Aid Assistant
mcarroll7@jscc.edu
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.