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Go to studentaid.gov

Click Create an Account (top right of the home screen)

Answer personal identifiable information such as: SSN #, Birthday, address, etc.

Create your account early! It could take up to 3 days before you are able to use it.

Things to Remember:

  • FAFSA is FREE; if asked to pay, you're on the wrong site. 
  • The parent and student should both create a FSA ID prior to starting the form.
  • Use your PERSONAL email
  • Write down the phone #, email, and password that you create for future use.
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FAFSA FORM CHECKLIST:

Your FSA ID

(Federal Student Aid ID)

Assessments of your or your parent's investments and assets

The JCC Federal School Code: 009336

Tax transcripts

Balances from all financial accounts

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Fully covers tuition and fees! JCC students receive at least $3,000, additional funds can be used for other necessities. Student must be:

  • NC resident and eligible for in-state tuition
  • High school graduate (or high school equivalency)
  • Household has annual Adjusted Gross Income of $80,000 or less, and Student Aid Index is 7,500 or less
  • Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program
  • At least 6 credit hours per semester
  • Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.

Applying is simple, just submit the FAFSA form. If you’re eligible, you'll automatically receive the Next NC Scholarship.

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Students who have/will receive a high school credential from a Johnston County high school in 2024 or 2025 can attend JCC for up to two-years TUITION FREE! Students must:

  • Be admitted to a curriculum program
  • Complete FAFSA
  • Complete the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) Form, and determined as a resident of North Carolina by the Residency Determination Service
  • Enroll in at least six credit hours per semester
  • Must have a 2.0 GPA at the end of the Spring term after the first year of JoCo Commissioners Promise (second year requirement)