FREE TUITION
for recent high school grads

Many Jackson College students are eligible for FREE TUITION with the Michigan Achievement Community College Guarantee

Did you graduate from a Michigan high school or earn a high school equivalency in 2023 or later? If so, you can earn a degree or certificate from Jackson College with the help of possible tuition assistance from the Michigan Achievement Community College Guarantee.

Beginning Fall 2024, students from the Class of 2023 and beyond may be eligible for the Community College Guarantee, which includes:

• In-district tuition, contact hours, and mandatory fees.
• An additional $1,000 Michigan Achievement Bonus awards students who are eligible for the Pell Grant, for additional college costs.

Steps to receive your award

• Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. If you’re a dependent student, your parent(s) must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.

  Complete the FAFSA
• Step 2: Graduate from a Michigan high school
  • You’re eligible if you earn a diploma or certificate of completion.
  • You’re also eligible if you earned a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after.
• Step 3: Enroll in Jackson College
  • You must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester).
  • You must be enrolled within 15 months of your high school graduation:
    • Class of 2023 spring graduates must enroll by fall semester 2024.
    • Class of 2024 spring graduates must enroll by fall semester 2025.
    • If you graduated at a different time of year, and are concerned about initiating in time, contact Jackson College’s financial aid office at JCFinancialAid@jccmi.edu.