**Important Information**
Required developmental courses and STSU 1100 will be considered as “core courses” for enrollment purposes.  No more than nine semester hours of developmental classes per semester can be covered by award packages.  These monies cannot be used to pay for advanced credit, applied music, or audit courses.  In general, award packages cover only tuition costs for a maximum of sixteen semester hours.  An individual student cannot receive benefit concurrently from more than one award package given by Jacksonville College.  All financial award recipients must also apply for governmental financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  For qualifying students, the Texas Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) will be considered a part of the institutional award package.  Award packages will be distributed according to qualifications and on a first-come, first-served basis as long as monies are available.  Award packages are distributed annually for one academic year (fall and spring semesters).  Once approved, the type cannot be changed without the approval of the Financial Aid Committee.  Maintenance of awards is dependent upon meeting specified academic, performance, and class attendance requirements.  Award packages may also be reduced or revoked if so recommended by the college Judicial Committee or so directed by the administration for due cause.  Contact the Financial Aid Office or Admissions Office for further details.

Academic Awards
Academic, Valedictory, and Salutatory awards are offered at the following percentages for academically strong students who meet the academic standards listed below and who enter Jacksonville College immediately after high school. SAT scores are based on the sum of critical reading and math sections. The student must place out of all developmental coursework.

  Percent              ACT Score                SAT Score              Class Rank/GPA

        100%        score≥25       score≥1000               1,2
          90%     20≤score<25     score≥800                1,2
          80%        score≥21       score≥1000           3.5/87.5
          65%     19<score<21     score>900            3.5/87.5 2  

Commuter Awards
Commuter Awards are available to individuals who commute to college. This award package makes it possible for area stduents to attend Jacksonville College at a cost comparable to that of attending public institutions. This award will cover 55% of the student's tuition.

Ministerial/BMA Awards/SBTC Awards
Jacksonville College is owned and operated by the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas and affiliated with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention; therefore, certain financial awards are given on the basis of this relationship. The basic qualifications and the amount of tuition covered by the award are listed below.

        Percent                    Basic Qualifications
        100%        Licensed or ordained BMA ministers
         85%         Mr. Galilean / Miss GMA
         70%         Alternate Mr. Galilean / Miss GMA
         50%         SBTC licensed or ordained ministers, wives or children of BMA/SBTC ministers

Out-of-State Awards
This financial aid award provides students outside the state of Texas with funds that ensure that the cost of 16 hours, plus room/board will not exceed $2400 per semester.

Athletic Awards
This award is given for men's and women's basketball to those who qualify as regulated by the Texas Eastern Conference. These award packages may cover other expenses in addition to tuition. Contact the Athletic Director at gyoung@jacksonville-college.edu for more information.

Music Awards
These awards are offered for vocal and/or instrumental performance and pay a percentage of tuition costs. Amount of the award is based on talent. For more information or to schedule an audition contact Choir Director, Gerald Orr, at gorr@jacksonville-college.edu.

Percent                   Basic Qualifications
  100%                     Accompanists
  100%                     Quartet & Trio
    85%                     Singers
    75%                     Level I Music Award
    65%                     Level II Music Award
    55%                     Level III Music Award

Theater Awards
These awards are offered for theatrical performance and pay a percenage of tuition costs. Amount of the award is based on talent. Contact Mary Lewis, Theater Director, at mlewis@jacksonville-college.edu for more information.

Percent                   Basic Qualifications
    75%                     Level I  Award
    65%                     Level II Award
    55%                     Level III Award

Physical Education Awards
This award is granted to individuals who assist in the maintenance and management of the athletic programs. These awards may cover expenses in addition to tuition. Contact our Athletic Director gyoung@jacksonville-college.edu for more information.

Departmental Awards
Departmental Awards are available to outstanding students who have a defined major and are willing to have a work arrangement with the instructor of their major field. These awards are based upon the amount of work per week and may cover from 70% to 100% of tuition.

Journalism Awards
Journalism awards are available to students involved in campus publications and may cover from 55% to 75% of tuition. Contact our Dean of Students at jspurgeon@jacksonville-college.edu for more information.

Cheerleading Awards
Cheerleader Awards will cover 75% of tuition for individuals who qualify for the squad. For more information, contact the Dean of Students at jspurgeon@jacksonville-college.edu.