John Jay College of Criminal Justice is committed to providing affordable access to higher education for all students. The college offers a variety of financial aid programs to help students pay for tuition, fees, and other expenses.
Types of Financial Aid
The following types of financial aid are available to John Jay students:
- Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, financial need, or other criteria. Students do not need to repay scholarships.
- Grants: Grants are awarded based on financial need. Students do not need to repay grants.
- Loans: Loans are borrowed money that students must repay after they graduate. There are two types of loans available to John Jay students: federal loans and private loans.
- Work-study: Work-study is a program that allows students to earn money to help pay for college expenses. Students work part-time for the college or for a non-profit organization.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.gov.
The following information is required to complete the FAFSA:
- Your Social Security number
- Your driver’s license number (if you have one)
- Your parents’ Social Security numbers (if you are a dependent student)
- Your parents’ driver’s license numbers (if you are a dependent student)
- Your income information
- Your parents’ income information (if you are a dependent student)
After you have submitted the FAFSA, the government will determine your eligibility for financial aid. John Jay will then send you a financial aid award letter. The award letter will list the types and amounts of financial aid that you have been awarded.
How to Use Financial Aid
Financial aid can be used to pay for the following expenses:
- Tuition and fees
- Books and supplies
- Room and board
- Transportation
- Other living expenses
Students can use financial aid to pay for any of these expenses. However, students are not required to use all of their financial aid. Students can choose to use only the amount of financial aid that they need.
Repaying Loans
Students who borrow loans to help pay for college must repay those loans after they graduate. The repayment process can be complex, so it is important to understand the terms of your loans before you borrow them.
The following information is important to know about loan repayment:
- The interest rate on your loans will determine how much you will pay back in interest.
- The length of your repayment period will determine how long it will take you to pay back your loans.
- You can make extra payments on your loans at any time. This will help you pay off your loans faster and save money on interest.
Getting Help with Financial Aid
If you have questions about financial aid, you can contact the John Jay Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office is located in the Newman Library on the 1st floor. The Financial Aid Office can be reached by phone at (212) 237-8000 or by email at [email protected].
Additional Resources
The following resources can provide additional information about financial aid:
- The Federal Student Aid website: www.studentaid.gov
- The College Board website: www.collegeboard.org
- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators website: www.nasfaa.org
