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Scholarships

Jefferson State Community College scholarships are open to students entering as freshman, currently enrolled students and to students who transfer to other colleges and universities. Either the donor or the student assistance and scholarship committee establishes the selection criteria.

In order to apply for a academic scholarship, a student may pick-up an application on file in the Financial Aid Office during the months of January and February. The annual scholarship application deadline is March 1. Scholarships are then awarded for the following fall semester.

JSCC offers numerous scholarships in the form of tuition waivers. The information for these scholarships are available at the respective divisions. A list of full tuition waiver scholarships are available. Click here to view. List of Full Tuition Waiver Scholarships

Senior Adult Scholarships

The Alabama State Board of Education has made it possible for persons age sixty and over to attend class at Jefferson State on a space available basis without paying tuition. Senior adults pay only fees. Tuition can only be waived one time for each course taken.

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Federal Work Study Program

Students who qualify for financial aid may participate in the Federal Work Study Program to help pay indirect educational expenses. Students who participate in this program are paid at least minimum wage for hours worked; checks are issued on a monthly basis. An effort is made to place students in jobs that further their educational and career goals.

Students who are enrolled at least half-time may work a maximum of 24 hours a week, depending on their eligibility.

Students are being encouraged nationwide to become involved in community service. Students eligible for the Federal College Work Study Program are encouraged to accept positions with selected off-campus agencies which provide community services.

Veterans Educational Assistance Programs
  • Montgomery G.I. Bill/Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (Title 38, U.S. Code, Chapter 30) - student must provide copy of DD-214
  •  Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (Title 38, U.S. Code, Chapter 34)- student must provide copy of DD-214
  •  Montgomery G.I. Bill/Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 1606) - student must provide copy of Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
  •  Montgomery G.I. Bill/Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 1607 - REAP) - student must provide copy of DD-214 and orders to active duty
  •  Post-Vietnam Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) (Title 38, U.S. Code, Chapter 32) - student must provide copy of DD-214
  •  Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (Title 38, U.S. Code, Chapter 35)
  •  Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) - student must contact a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor

Students interested in applying for one of these benefits should contact the VA Certifying Official located in the Financial Aid Office.

Certification of Courses
  • Admissions to the college must be completed before an enrollment certification can be submitted.
  •  Each student must submit a Request for Certification of Educational Benefits form to the Certifying Official each semester that he or she wishes to receive VA benefits. Certifications will not be submitted until this form has been received.
  • Students that have received college credit at other institutions are certified only for courses necessary to complete the declared program of study at Jefferson State Community College. All students are required to have an official transcript on file with Admissions. Enrollment is certified to the VA for only two semesters until prior transcripts are received and evaluated.
  • Certification is granted only for courses that are required by the declared program of study. Any deviation must be approved in writing by an academic advisor or dean of instruction.
  • Certification is granted only for hours required to complete the selected program of study. However, certification may be granted for remedial and developmental course credit if such courses are necessary for the student to reach his or her objective.
  • Courses that award audit credit, no credit, or are not required by the student’s declared program of study cannot be certified. Also, courses for which a student has already received a passing grade will not be certified unless a minimum grade requirement exists.
  • Should a student receiving VA Educational Benefits register for a course that is not required by the declared program of study or a course for audit credit or no credit, his or her benefits may be reduced at any time during the semester. This action may occur without notification to the student.
  • Certification of enrollment will not take place until after the last day of late registration. Students should allow 2-3 weeks for certifications to be submitted. All students receiving VA Educational Benefits are responsible for payment of tuition at the time of registration. Enrollment certifications will not be submitted until payment has been received.
 Benefits are paid on the following enrollment schedule:
  Credit Hours
Full benefits 12 or more
Three-fourths benefits  9 to 11
Half benefits 6 to 8
Less than half time benefits  5 or fewer
(Reimbursement of tuition and fees only)
Required Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress to Receive VA Educational Benefits

All students receiving VA Educational Benefits must meet the same Standards of Progress applicable to all students at the institution. Any student that has been terminated due to lack of academic progress must enroll at their own expense.

Schedule Adjustment Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to notify the VA Certifying Official when an adjustment to his or her schedule is made. Failure to do so may result in an overpayment of educational benefits. If a veteran withdraws from a course that has been used in determining enrollment status the VA may require repayment of all benefits received for that course.

Each student receiving VA educational benefits should be aware that it is the responsibility of the student to comply strictly with the policies and procedures which govern the receipt of these benefits. Any overpayment created through non-compliance with these policies is subject to repayment by the student.