Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night: Tues., 10/7/25 6:30- 7:30 PM | Posted 6/3/25
Mrs. Ahearn is hosting a representative from JJC’s financial aid office for a presentation on understanding financial aid options and resources for college-bound families. This information is applicable to any college bound student, not just those planning to attend JJC. Come learn about the types of financial aid available.
Parent FAFSA Assistance Night: Thurs., 10/15/25 6:30- 7:30 PM | Posted 6/3/25
Attend our FAFSA Workshop at Newark High School. A representative from the JJC Financial Aid office will help 12th grade students and their guardians complete the FAFSA form for free. Please RSVP for this event by emailing wahearn@nchs18.org to receive an email with information about what to bring.
Financial Aid Night Presentation | Posted 9/28/20
The Financial Aid Night Presentation held on September 28, 2020 can be downloaded below:
Financial Aid Presentation 20-21 (PDF)
2021-2022 FAFSA (PDF)
FAFSA Tips 2021-22 (PDF)
Federal Loan Programs & Work Study Handout (PDF)
Scholarships Search (PDF)
Financial Aid Night YouTube videos:
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next
Determining your Dependency Status
Financial Aid
All seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with their parents as soon as possible after January 1. Use current tax info, or estimate using the previous year’s if needed — you can update it later. The priority deadline is March 1, but funds run out fast; for example, MAP Grant money was gone by mid-February last year, costing some students up to $4,700 in free aid. Many universities also award institutional scholarships based on your application or require additional forms, so check with both the admissions and financial aid offices. These scholarships can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over four years. Build relationships with your financial aid and admissions reps — the better they know you, the better they can help.
Financial Aid Questions
Colleges should mail out financial aid award letters to incoming freshmen during the month of March. Wait until you receive all award letters so you can compare final costs for each school. Parents and students should discuss the cost of college and what the college offers academically to make a final decision. If you have questions concerning the financial aid award letter, please contact the financial aid office of that school. They will be able to explain your options. Always accept grants and scholarships first, as these do not have to be paid back. Only accept loans if necessary, and accept the ones with the lowest interest rates first. Remember, loans through the federal government can be deferred until the student ceases going to school full time, so these are a great advantage if you must take out loans. If you need additional money to attend school, contact the financial aid office to see if there are any other options for you. Ask about unused scholarships from students who transferred before completing their degree. The financial aid office should be able to help you find options to pay for school.
Applying for Financial Aid
Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after January 1. You don’t need to file your taxes first, but accurate info is required. Estimating may delay your aid.
How to Apply:
1. Online (preferred): Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Need help? Watch for Financial Aid Night and FAFSA Completion Night at NCHS.
Attending a 4-Year University Next Year?
If you’ve received a financial aid award letter, review it carefully and accept the aid you want by April 30 — including paying your deposit. After May 1, your spot may be offered to someone on the waitlist. Accept free money first (grants and scholarships), then subsidized loans (no interest while in school), and only take unsubsidized or parent loans if needed, as they accrue interest. Parent loans usually begin repayment 60 days after disbursement. To accept aid, follow your school’s instructions — either sign and return the letter, crossing out unwanted aid, or accept awards online as directed.
Mrs. Ahearn is hosting a representative from JJC’s financial aid office for a presentation on understanding financial aid options and resources for college-bound families. This information is applicable to any college bound student, not just those planning to attend JJC. Come learn about the types of financial aid available.
Parent FAFSA Assistance Night: Thurs., 10/15/25 6:30- 7:30 PM | Posted 6/3/25
Attend our FAFSA Workshop at Newark High School. A representative from the JJC Financial Aid office will help 12th grade students and their guardians complete the FAFSA form for free. Please RSVP for this event by emailing wahearn@nchs18.org to receive an email with information about what to bring.
Financial Aid Night Presentation | Posted 9/28/20
The Financial Aid Night Presentation held on September 28, 2020 can be downloaded below:
Financial Aid Presentation 20-21 (PDF)2021-2022 FAFSA (PDF)FAFSA Tips 2021-22 (PDF)Federal Loan Programs & Work Study Handout (PDF)Scholarships Search (PDF)Financial Aid Night YouTube videos:
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next Determining your Dependency Status
Financial Aid
All seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with their parents as soon as possible after January 1. Use current tax info, or estimate using the previous year’s if needed — you can update it later. The priority deadline is March 1, but funds run out fast; for example, MAP Grant money was gone by mid-February last year, costing some students up to $4,700 in free aid. Many universities also award institutional scholarships based on your application or require additional forms, so check with both the admissions and financial aid offices. These scholarships can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over four years. Build relationships with your financial aid and admissions reps — the better they know you, the better they can help.
Financial Aid Questions
Colleges should mail out financial aid award letters to incoming freshmen during the month of March. Wait until you receive all award letters so you can compare final costs for each school. Parents and students should discuss the cost of college and what the college offers academically to make a final decision. If you have questions concerning the financial aid award letter, please contact the financial aid office of that school. They will be able to explain your options. Always accept grants and scholarships first, as these do not have to be paid back. Only accept loans if necessary, and accept the ones with the lowest interest rates first. Remember, loans through the federal government can be deferred until the student ceases going to school full time, so these are a great advantage if you must take out loans. If you need additional money to attend school, contact the financial aid office to see if there are any other options for you. Ask about unused scholarships from students who transferred before completing their degree. The financial aid office should be able to help you find options to pay for school.
Applying for Financial Aid
Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after January 1. You don’t need to file your taxes first, but accurate info is required. Estimating may delay your aid.
How to Apply:
1. Online (preferred): Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Need help? Watch for Financial Aid Night and FAFSA Completion Night at NCHS.
Attending a 4-Year University Next Year?
If you’ve received a financial aid award letter, review it carefully and accept the aid you want by April 30 — including paying your deposit. After May 1, your spot may be offered to someone on the waitlist. Accept free money first (grants and scholarships), then subsidized loans (no interest while in school), and only take unsubsidized or parent loans if needed, as they accrue interest. Parent loans usually begin repayment 60 days after disbursement. To accept aid, follow your school’s instructions — either sign and return the letter, crossing out unwanted aid, or accept awards online as directed.
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