Free Application Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Steps for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
1. Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
2. New students click Start Here, returning students click Log in.
-For Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024:Â Complete 2023-2024Â Â FAFSAÂ (2021 taxes)Â
–For Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025: Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA (2022 taxes) – Available in December 2023.
3. Follow the directions in the application. There is a help menu if needed. Call or visit the financial aid office if you need assistance. The JSCC School code is 007687.
Is Your High School Approved?
Approved High School Accreditations for Financial Aid
Important Dates
FAFSA Completion Priority Dates
Fall: July 1st
Spring: December 1st
Summer: May 1st
Priority dates are to ensure Financial Aid will be processed in time to pay tuition.
Anticipated Refund Dates
Fall 2023
September 21
October 12
November 16
Holiday classes – December 14
S/N: Students registered for late start courses may receive two separate refunds. Some students will only receive one refund. See your financial aid counselor for details.
Spring 2024
February 15
March 14
April 18
S/N: Students registered for late start courses may receive two separate refunds. Some students will only receive one refund. See your financial aid counselor for details.
Census Dates
Fall 2023
September 1
Spring 2024
January 22
*If you drop or add a course, your enrollment will increase and decrease, however, once the census date passes, your enrollment is “frozen”, meaning if you need to add a course, you will not receive any additional financial aid for that course. Therefore, you should enroll in all courses by the census date, unless paying out of pocket.
Financial Aid Appeal Deadline
Fall 2023
September 1 (FA Census Date)
Spring 2024
January 22 (FA Census Date)