How do I apply for aid?
We advise students to submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 for classes starting the following fall. This is an annual process. If taxes are not completed you can submit with estimated figures.
|
School Year |
Taxes Used |
FAFSA Open |
Applicable Terms |
|
2011-2012 |
2010 |
1/1/2011 |
Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012 |
|
2012-2013 |
2011 |
1/1/2012 |
Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013 |
Some funds may be limited and are distributed to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more about filing your FAFSA review the 2012-2013 "Seven Easy Steps to the FAFSA, A Student's Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid" tutorial.
Step 1
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list JWCC (School Code 012813) as your school of choice. The FAFSA may be completed online at http://www.fafsa.gov/. You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education.
If you need help filling out the FAFSA online, JWCC has FAFSA labs that you can attend. You will need to bring your tax return copies and any other required paperwork. If you already have a FAFSA PIN, bring it with you as well.
Step 2
Forward all requested documentation once notification is received from the JWCC Financial Aid Office. For example, if requested, forward signed copies of the applicant’s federal income tax return and, if a dependent, his or her parents’ tax return to the Financial Aid Office.
Step 3
Allow at least two weeks for processing. After that check your student email account or your SOLAR account for status updates or notifications.
