Jefferson College - Availability of Financial Aid at Jefferson College

Availability of Financial Aid at Jefferson College

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Jefferson College students are eligible for participation in the following financial aid programs:

Federal Title IV Programs
Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program (SEOG)
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Federal Work-Study Program

For more information on the programs listed above, visit the college’s website financial aid page or obtain a Federal Student Guide from the Financial Aid Office.

To apply for need-based aid, including grants, loans and work-study, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), annually. Be sure the list the Jefferson College Title IV School Code, 002468, on your application. Upon completing the FAFSA, separate applications are required for the Federal Stafford Loan and Work-Study Programs.

When possible, students should use unaltered IRS data imported into the FAFSA using the IRS data transfer feature on the FAFSA.

Repeat Coursework Policy
In order to receive federal financial aid funds for a repeat course, a previously passed course may be repeated only ONE time and the student may receive Title IV federal funds for a repeated course only one time. Subsequent repeats will not be counted in the student's enrollment level for Title IV funds.

A course is considered passed if the student receives a grade of D or better. If the student does not receive a passing grade, there is no limit on the number of attempts. A student may repeat a failed course until it is passed. However, a student who earns a passing grade in a course and chooses to retake the course a second time, earning a grade of "F", may not take the course a third time.

All repeat courses affect financial aid satisfactory academic progress calculations. A repeated course along with the original attempt will be counted as attempted credits.

State of Missouri Programs
Access Missouri Program
Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship
A+ Schools Program
Marguerite Ross Barnett Scholarship

For more information on the programs listed above, visit the college’s website financial aid page or visit the Missouri Department of Higher Education website.

To apply for State of Missouri programs, students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Upon completing the FAFSA, separate applications are required for the Marguerite Ross-Barnett Scholarship. The State of Missouri financial aid deadline is April 1 preceeding the award year.

Jefferson College Programs
Board of Trustees Scholarships
Institutional Scholarships
Jefferson College Foundation, Inc. Scholarships

For more information on the program listed above, visit the college’s website financial aid page or obtain a copy of the Jefferson College Application for Scholarships from the Sudent Financial Services Office.

Scholarships are awarded to students in two categories:

Continuing and non-traditional students – June 1, Annual Deadline
Recent high school graduates – March 1, Annual Deadline

Students may still submit the scholarship application after one of these deadlines, as scholarship awards are made throughout the entire award year. However, first consideration will be given to students who have submitted the application by the deadline.

The Cost of Attendance at Jefferson College
Tuition and facility usage fees are assessed on a per credit hour basis. If lab fees are required for a specific course, they are disclosed in the semester schedule of courses.

2011-2012 Tuition and Fees* (*subject to change by the Board of Trustees)
Residency Status District Resident	Credit Hour Charge $90.00
Out-of-District/In-State	$135.00
Out-of-District/Out-of-State	$180.00

The Bi-Level Nursing program, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program, and the Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) require additional program fees. Specific fee information is listed on the Tuition/Fees page.

2011-2012 Financial Aid Budgets
This budget represents the average cost of attendance incurred by in-district Jefferson College students and is used to determine eligibility for need-based financial aid. Alternative budgets reflecting a higher cost of attendance are used for out-of-district, out-of-state, Level I Nursing, OTA, and LEA students.
	With Parents
	Tuition & Fees	2,900.00
	Books & Supplies	1,200.00
	Technology	500.00
	Room & Board	1,932.00
	Personal & Transportation	3,408.00
	_____________________________	________
	TOTAL	9,940.00

	Not With Parents
	Tuition & Fees	2,900.00
	Books & Supplies	1,200.00
	Technology	500.00
	Room & Board	7,169.00
	Personal & Transportation	3,408.00
	_____________________________	_________
	TOTAL	15,177.00

	On-Campus Housing
	Tuition & Fees	2,900.00
	Books & Supplies	1,200.00
	Technology	500.00
	Room & Board	5,794.00
	Personal & Transportation	2,246.00
	_____________________________	_________
	TOTAL	12,640.00

Note: "Tuition & Fees" = ($90.00 per credit hour charge x 30 hours) + 200 for lab/misc fees

Degree-seeking students at Jefferson College who are participating in a study abroad program which is approved for college credit toward the degree of study are eligible to receive all forms of financial aid, including federal and state aid and Jefferson College scholarships.

Net Price Calculator
Jefferson College is pleased to provide the following Student Aid Net Price Calculator as a guide for early stages of financial planning for college. The calculator will provide an estimate of grant and scholarship aid available based upon student characteristics. Please note, this calculator is for estimates only.

Return of Federal Title IV Grant and Loan Assistance
Under certain conditions, students are obligated to return federal Title IV grant and/or loan assistance. Jefferson College is required to abide by the federal regulations. The current revisions and requirements of the federal law are maintained in the Student Financial Services Office, first floor of the Student Center building. Students may obtain copies of this information from the Student Financial Services Office or by downloading a copy of the Jefferson College Return of Title IV Funds brochure from the Financial Aid Forms and Publications page.

Federal Stafford Loan Program Deferment Options
Students who have obtained a Federal Stafford Loan are eligible for deferment of the repayment of the principal and interest of the loan, providing they are enrolled at least half-time at a Title IV eligible institution. In addition, a student may request one of the following options if they are experiencing difficulty repaying student loans:

Deferment: Permission to postpone payments.
Forbearance: Permission to postpone or lower monthly payments if you do not qualify for a deferment.
Consolidation: Obtaining a new loan to pay off your student loans in full.
Alternative Payment Plans: A graduated, income-sensitive or extended repayment plan.

None of the above options are automatic. Borrowers should contact the loan holder and apply, usually in writing. Full, on-time payments should be made until written approval has been received from the lender.

Student Loan Code of Conduct
To avoid any conflict of interest, Jefferson College strictly adheres to the Jefferson College Student Loan Code of Conduct. A copy of the code may be downloaded from the Financial Aid Forms and Publications page.

Year Round Pell Policy
Due to federal budget cuts, Congress rescinded year-round Pell Grants. Therefore, summer Pell Grant funds will only be available to students who did not exhaust 100% of their Pell Grant awards during the preceding fall and spring semester.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 May 2012 )

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