Financial Aid

JWCC Student writingThe John Wood Community College Financial Aid Office is here to help students find funding to help pay for their education. Over half of all full-time students receive some kind of financial aid assistance.

Financial aid consists of scholarships, grants, loans (which must be repaid), and part-time employment. JWCC makes every effort within its means to help all students with limited financial resources secure the funds needed to complete their educational goals.

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact our office and talk with one of our financial aid staff members.

FAFSA frustration? We hear you!

There have been big changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

The goal of the FAFSA Simplification Act was to streamline the process for seeking financial aid. Unfortunately, these changes have caused nation-wide delays in processing applications. We know waiting for financial aid information is frustrating. The John Wood Community College Financial Aid Office is working with the Department of Education and other partners to be sure we process your financial aid application as quickly as possible. If you are having trouble filing the FAFSA PLEASE stop by the Financial Aid office and we can help you navigate this process.

As of Monday, May 2, 2022, JWCC has awarded a total of $3,722,642 of CARES/CRRSAA/ARP funds to students. JWCC’s grant award amount was $3,722,642.

ARP insert sent with student checks.

Awarding based on need and prioritized awards as follows:

  • Pell eligible Student (EFC 5711 or less):  $175 for students enrolled in less half time; $250 for part-time (6-8 hours); $450 for three-quarter (9 -11 hours) and $750 for students enrolled full time (12+) or more.
  • FAFSA filers with EFC 5712 or above and non-filers:  Amounts varied based on enrolled hours (range $175 – $750)
  • High School Students:  Based on enrolled hours (range $175 – $750)
  • Non-credit students:  Reviewed for individual course charge over $163 or no third party funding source.  Awarded $450
  • College for Life Students:  awarded $200

As of November 30, 2021, JWCC has awarded a total of $3,003,706 of CARES/CRRSAA/ARP funds to students. JWCC’s grant award amount was $3,722,642.

ARP insert sent with student checks.

Awarding based on need:

  • Pell eligible Student (EFC 5711 or less):  $300 for students enrolled in less half time; $600 for part-time (6-8 hours); $900 for three-quarter (9 -11 hours) and $1200 for students enrolled full time (12+) or more.
  • FAFSA filers with EFC 5712 or above and non-filers:  Amounts varied based on enrolled hours (range $175 – $750)
  • High School Students:  Based on enrolled hours (range $175 – $750)
  • Non-credit students:  Reviewed for individual course charge over $163 or no third party funding source.  Awarded amount varied based on non-credit program enrolled.
  • College for Life Students:  awarded $200 – $300

As of Friday, April 16, 2021, JWCC awarded $616,300 of CRRSAA funds to students.  JWCC’s grant award amount is $622,896.

CRRSAA insert sent with student checks.

Awarding based on need:

  • Pell eligible Student (EFC 5711 or less):  $200 for students enrolled in less than 9 hours, $700 for students enrolled in 9 hours or more.
  • FAFSA filers with EFC 5712 or above and non-filers:  awarded $200 block grant
  • High School Students:  awarded $200 block grant
  • Non-credit students:  Reviewed for individual course charge over $163 or no third party funding source.  Awarded $200
  • College for Life Students:  awarded $300
As of Thursday, October 15, 2020, JWCC awarded $622,896 to 1,105 out of 1,420 reviewed students who were adversely impacted by COVID-19.  All funds are depleted at this time.

Questions? Please email financialaid@2szx.net.