Financial Aid

Receiving financial aid at JCC

At Jamestown Community College, we recognize that paying for a college education is a significant commitment. Attending college is one of the biggest investments a student will make, and the Financial Aid Office is committed to helping students understand their bill and maximize financial aid from all possible sources. We’re here to help you every step of the way so you can focus on making the most of your JCC education.

Annual tuition for 2020-2021: $5,200 in-state tuition

JCC's annual tuition for 2020-21 is $5,200 in-state tuition, and $10,400 nonresident tuition.

Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees

Step-by-step process for financial aid

Step 1: Prepare

  1. Know the costs
  2. Estimate your financial aid with the net price calculator
  3. Apply for scholarships through Awardspring
  4. Talk to your high school counselor

Step 2: Complete applications

  1. Apply for admission to JCC
  2. Create FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov (one for parent, one for student)
  3. Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov (JCC school code: 002869)
  4. Complete housing application if you live on campus
  5. Complete state aid applications
    1. NYS application (JCC school code: 2085)
    2. PA state application

Step 3: Finalize your student account

  1. Review your financial aid in Banner
  2. Review and complete unsatisfied requirements for financial aid in Banner
  3. Set up payment plan
  4. Complete Direct Loan Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling if borrowing loans
  • SUNY Smart Track: free resource with tools and services to help you prepare for your financial future