The School Code for Jefferson Regional School of Nursing is 016498.
To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must:
- Be a citizen or eligible noncitizen of the United States
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate
- Be enrolled in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree or certificate
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Not owe a refund on a federal student grant or be in default on a federal student loan
- Not have a conviction for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (such as grants, work-study, or loans). If you have such a conviction, you must complete the Student Aid Eligibility Worksheet to determine if you are eligible for aid or partially eligible for aid.
Federal Pell Grant:
This grant is designed to assist needy students who desire to continue their education beyond high school. Pell Grants are only awarded to undergraduate students Each student is entitled to apply for a Pell Grant. Eligibility is determined by the student’s need, the cost of attendance, and the amount of money appropriated by Congress to fund the program. For many students, the Pell Grant provides a foundation of financial aid to which other aid may be added to defray the cost of a college education. Students or prospective students may secure an application from the website https//studentaid.gov. The application will be transmitted electronically through a federally approved need-analysis system, which will determine the applicant’s EFC. Website is https://studentaid.gov.
Veteran’s Benefits:
JRSON is an approved education facility for veterans training. If you are a veteran or you are the spouse or dependent of a veteran, educations benefits may be awarded is the responsibility of the Department of Veterans Affairs. All students applying for veterans benefits through JRSON must supply verification of their high school graduation or GED certificate. All post-secondary education from an accredited institution must be verified with an official college transcript.
William D. Ford Federal (Direct Loan) Program:
The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program is the largest federal student loan program. Under this program, the U.S. Department of Education is your lender. There are three types of direct loans available:
1. Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need to help cover the costs of higher education at a post-secondary institution.
2. Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, but in this case, the student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan.
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans:
The term “Unsubsidized” means that interest is not paid for the student. The student would be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. You are responsible for paying the interest on Direct Unsubsidized Loans during all periods. If you choose not to pay the interest while you are in school and during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, the interest will be capitalized at the end of the grace, deferment, or forbearance period. That is, the unpaid interest will be added to the principal amount of the loan. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov
Direct Subsidized Loan: Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans that are insured and approved for the student by the U.S. Department of Education. The Subsidized Stafford Loan is awarded based on financial need, and the established policies determines the amount you can borrow.
The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan as long as the student remains in college on at least a half-time basis. It also pays the interest for the first six months after you leave school.
Children of Fallen Heroes’ Scholarship:
This grant is for students who had a parent or guardian who died in the line of duty as a public safety officer. If applicable, you may qualify for additional federal aid if you meet the eligibility requirements and can submit documentation to prove entitlement for this scholarship. If you have self-identified yourself as a student that may be entitled to this scholarship, please see financial aid.
Arkansas State Aid:
This grant is for students who had a parent or guardian who died in the line of duty as a public safety officer. If applicable, you may qualify for additional federal aid if you meet the eligibility requirements and can submit documentation to prove entitlement for this scholarship. If you have self-identified yourself as a student that may be entitled to this scholarship, please see financial aid.