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The CARES Act was a federal legislation which provided a variety of financial support to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act established and funded the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to provide emergency financial aid grants.
*Latest Update: Oct. 5, 2020
As of this required quarterly posting date, this webpage is the final report that covers all remaining HEERF fund expenditures for Section 18004(a)(1) Student Portion funds. No future quarterly updates are required.
The college’s allocation through the HEERF program to be awarded to students is $2,748,813.
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of Oct. 5, 2020 is $2,748,813.
The amount of HEERF funding that institutions received is varied based on the Department of Education’s allocation formula. That means the amount of the emergency grants at Joliet Junior College will not be the same as at other colleges. Each institution developed its own strategy for disbursing the funds to eligible students enrolled at their campus. These funds are limited, are not guaranteed, and requests may not be granted in full.
As of Sept. 25, 2020, 4,044 JJC students were eligible to participate in this program. Eligible students for Fall 2020 participation were determined using the following criteria:
Eligible student must have met the following criteria:
Total Number of Students Receiving Grant
The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of Oct. 5, 2020 is 2,184.
Process to Determine Student Eligibility and Grant Amount
JJC used the methods below to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Students apply online and indicate the amount of expenses they have incurred from the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. Enrollment and federal financial aid eligibility are verified. Students are notified by their JJC student email of their eligibility. If eligible, awards will be viewable through Financial Aid Self-Service. Funds will be issued by the Student Accounts & Payments Office.
Students complete an online application and provide a signed statement describing the expenses incurred from the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus to substantiate their funding request. Documentation of the expense(s) may be requested for verification. Maximum awards for the Fall 2020 application period are $2,000.
This comprehensive FAQ includes information about fund application, eligibility, distribution, and award amount, including other key details regarding the process and student support contacts.
Acknowledgements
An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
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