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We Can Help Guide You Through College
The Center for Multicultural Access and Success primarily helps the following types of students:
- Minority students
- First-generation students
- Undocumented students
- English language learners
- Under-prepared students
- International students
What is a First Generation Student?
How We Can Help
We'll help you become engaged, empowered and excited about your college journey. We can help you in the following ways:
- One-on-one meetings with our advisors to make sure you're on the right track. Not sure how financial aid works? Confused about the transfer process? You're never alone - our advisors will be your guide and can connect you to the services you need.
- Participate in our workshops. Check out our events to see what programs we are offering. Get the best advice for studying, learn how to develop leadership skills and more.
- Accessible resources. We offer free tutoring, advocacy for undocumented students, cultural enrichment activities and much more.
How to Apply to JJC if You're An Undocumented Student
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How to Apply to JJC if You're An Undocumented Student
How to Apply if You Have a Social Security Number
- Complete a JJC application.
How to Apply if You Do Not Have a Social Security Number
- Call (815) 280-6709 or email cmas@jjc.edu for assistance.
- What to Do After You Apply: After 24-72 hours, set up your JJC username and password by visiting the ID/username/password page.
- Ask your high school to send us your official, sealed high school transcript or high school equivalency record (GED, HiSET, TASC). Transcripts can be sent to admissions@jjc.edu.
- Visit our Admitted Students page and follow all of the steps.
Puedes llamar (815) 280-6888 para recibir respuestas a tus preguntas en español.
- Complete a JJC application.
Upcoming Events
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Black History Month
Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in JJC's Black History Month events.
Additional Resources
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Getting Started
Applying to JJC
Become a JJC student. Our application is completely free.Placement Testing
Sign up to take a placement test.Financial Aid
Get information about your FAFSA.Student Accounts and Payments
Check tuition rates or learn how to pay your tuition.Student Advising
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Current Students
Free Tutoring
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Center for Multicultural Access & Success: Mission and Vision Statement
Mission
The Center for Multicultural Access and Success will provide exceptional student support services for minority, first-generation, undocumented, English language learners, under-prepared and international students. Serving as advocates, coaches and mentors the Center will engage, ignite and empower historically underserved students.
Vision
The Center for Multicultural Access and Success will provide transformational services, experiences, advocacy and support for historically underserved students to encourage academic success, personal growth, collegiate persistence and graduation.
