Financial Aid & Cost

Many Jackson College students are eligible for FREE TUITION with the Michigan Achievement Community College Guarantee

Did you graduate from a Michigan high school or earn a high school equivalency in 2023 or later? If so, you can earn a degree or certificate from Jackson College with the help of possible tuition assistance from the Michigan Achievement Community College Guarantee.

• In-district tuition, contact hours, and mandatory fees.
• An additional $1,000 Michigan Achievement Bonus awards students who are eligible for the Pell Grant, for additional college costs.

Steps to receive your award

• Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. If you’re a dependent student, your parent(s) must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.

  Complete the FAFSA
• Step 2: Graduate from a Michigan high school
  • You’re eligible if you earn a diploma or certificate of completion.
  • You’re also eligible if you earned a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after.
• Step 3: Enroll in Jackson College
  • You must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester).
  • You must be enrolled within 15 months of your high school graduation:
    • Class of 2023 spring graduates must enroll by fall semester 2024.
    • Class of 2024 spring graduates must enroll by fall semester 2025.
    • If you graduated at a different time of year, and are concerned about initiating in time, contact Jackson College’s financial aid office at JCFinancialAid@51rkb.com.